Lava Play Ultra vs OnePlus 15
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 213g).
Lava Play Ultra
OnePlus 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, OnePlus 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (71/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3646161 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $799 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Lava Play Ultra by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $624. Lava Play Ultra was $624 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus 15?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OnePlus 15?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.