Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia C31
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 35/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia C31
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia C31, the Lava Play Ultra scores 18 points higher (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C31
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In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (79/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia C31?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia C31?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia C31 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia C31?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia C31?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.