Lava Play Ultra vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $1299
- Better portability (71/100 vs 24/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100; 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 OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (71/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4231988 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 8.7×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OPPO Find X9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1124. Lava Play Ultra was $1124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (71/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.