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 (879,714 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia 8
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 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)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 182g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 74/100, Nokia 8 — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 100.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $524. Lava Play Ultra was $524 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Play Ultra (46/100 vs 12/100).