Lava Play Ultra vs Poco C65
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $175 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco C65
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $175
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco C65, the Lava Play Ultra scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco C65 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $76. Poco C65 was $76 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (55/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 43/100).