Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 597,974); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Lava Play Ultra scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (71/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.