Lava Play Ultra vs OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $175 and $223. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 877,641).
Lava Play Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $223
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $223 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads Lava Play Ultra by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $48. Lava Play Ultra was $48 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.