Lava Play Ultra vs Motorola Moto G100S
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 829,894); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Motorola Moto G100S
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 1009
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G100S, the Lava Play Ultra scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (57/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Motorola Moto G100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Motorola Moto G100S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Motorola Moto G100S by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Motorola Moto G100S was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto G100S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Motorola Moto G100S?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.