Lava Play Ultra vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 995
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Lava Virat Curve 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (56/100 vs 46/100).