Lava Play Ultra vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $749
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $574. Lava Play Ultra was $574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.