Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia 8
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $175 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 29/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 182g).
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $699
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 182g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia 8, the Lava Play Ultra scores 24 points higher (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $699 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 100.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $524. Lava Play Ultra was $524 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia 8?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia 8?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.