Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia A57
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia A57 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia A57 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia A57
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 193g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nubia A57 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $175
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia A57, the Lava Play Ultra scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia A57 — 44/100; 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 Nubia A57 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia A57 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 740 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 160.1×70.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia A57
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia A57
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Nubia A57 was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia A57 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia A57?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia A57?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia A57 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia A57?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia A57?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia A57?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).