Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia 3
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737; launch prices were $175 and $159. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 14/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia 3
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $175
- Better portability (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia 3, the Lava Play Ultra scores 39 points higher (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nokia 3 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek MT6737 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 73398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 141 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 594 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2630 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $159 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia 3 by 1098.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Nokia 3 was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 39 points (53/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia 3 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia 3?
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 0/100).