Lava Play Ultra vs Poco C81
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $125. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco C81
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco C81, the Lava Play Ultra scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco C81 — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $125 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Poco C81 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C81 (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco C81 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco C81?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).