Lava Play Ultra vs Poco C85
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco C85
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco C85, the Lava Play Ultra scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco C85 — 60/100; 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 C85 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (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 Poco C85 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco C85 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Poco C85 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C85 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (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 Poco C85 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C85?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco C85?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco C85?
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?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco C85?
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).