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 693,978); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Motorola Moto G56
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 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 51/100)
- 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 1001
- 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 and the Motorola Moto G56 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). 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 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 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
Motorola Moto G56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G56
- 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 G56
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Motorola Moto G56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Motorola Moto G56 by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Lava Play Ultra was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Motorola Moto G56 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
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.
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).