Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia 4.2
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $175 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 18/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 182g).
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $175
- Better portability (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia 4.2, the Lava Play Ultra scores 35 points higher (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 12/100). 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 — 76/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $169 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia 4.2 by 354.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $6. Nokia 4.2 was $6 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 35 points (53/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.