Lava Play Ultra vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex; launch prices were $175 and $223. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- 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 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 879714
- 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100; 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 Nord CE6 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 CE6 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 CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 922227 | |
| 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 | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $223 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Lava Play Ultra by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $48. Lava Play Ultra was $48 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 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 CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (71/100 vs 46/100).