Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 53/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $760
- Better portability (71/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 28 points higher (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (71/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Lava Play Ultra by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $585. Lava Play Ultra was $585 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (93/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (71/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 28 points (81/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.