Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Air Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $175 and $472. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air Pro leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Air Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 995
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $472
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 182g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Air Pro, the Nubia Air Pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Air Pro — 40/100; 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 and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $472 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nubia Air Pro by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $297. Lava Play Ultra was $297 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Air Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Nubia Air Pro edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Air Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Air Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Nubia Air Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Air Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air Pro (88/100 vs 71/100).