Lava Play Ultra vs Poco C85 4G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 38/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 358,383); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Lava Play Ultra
Poco C85 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco C85 4G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 15 points higher (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (71/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| 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, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco C85 4G by 144.9% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C85 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco C85 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco C85 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use.