Lava Play Ultra vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nokia XR21
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 231g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nokia XR21, the Lava Play Ultra scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 24/100).