Lava Play Ultra vs Motorola Moto G17
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; launch prices were $175 and $142. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Motorola Moto G17
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $175
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Lava Play Ultra scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100; 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, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 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 | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $142 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 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 G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $33. Motorola Moto G17 was $33 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Motorola Moto G17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).