Lava Play Ultra vs Motorola Moto G56

The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $175 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G56 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 657,941); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).

The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto G56 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Play Ultra

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 71
Value for money 74

Motorola Moto G56

Performance 50
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money 54

What makes Lava Play Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 657941
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2386
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 200g
  • Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $229

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1011
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Motorola Moto G56, the Lava Play Ultra scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Motorola Moto G56 — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Play Ultra Motorola Moto G56
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Dimensity 7060
AnTuTu 879714 657941
Geekbench Single 1011 1037
Geekbench Multi 2813 2386
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 33W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm
Weight 182 g 200 g
Launch price $175 $229

Camera comparison

Lava Play Ultra

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Motorola Moto G56

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Lava Play Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Motorola Moto G56

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Lava Play Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Motorola Moto G56

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Play Ultra and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Play Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7300
53/100
879714 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G56 Dimensity 7060
50/100 -33.7%
657941 AnTuTu

Lava Play Ultra leads Motorola Moto G56 by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Play Ultra

$175

Motorola Moto G56

$229

Launch price difference: $54. Lava Play Ultra was $54 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G56 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G56?

The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto G56 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Motorola Moto G56?

The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Moto G56 — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Moto G56?

The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Motorola Moto G56?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).