Lava Play Ultra vs Poco F7
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $175 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco F7
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $399
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco F7 — 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 Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Lava Play Ultra by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Lava Play Ultra was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F7?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.