Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $549
- Better portability (71/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (71/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Lava Play Ultra was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (71/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.