Lava Play Ultra vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $175 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $250
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Lava Play Ultra by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Lava Play Ultra was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.