Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Neo 5
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $175 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 694,383); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2140
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $180
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Lava Play Ultra scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Lava Play Ultra was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Neo 5?
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 47/100).