Lava Play Ultra vs OnePlus 15s
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 53/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
OnePlus 15s
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $700
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 30 points higher (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Lava Play Ultra by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Lava Play Ultra was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 30 points (83/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus 15s?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.