Lava Play Ultra vs Poco F8 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 53/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,028,544 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Lava Play Ultra
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $529
- Better portability (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3028544 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 26 points higher (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3028544 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $529 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $354. Lava Play Ultra was $354 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 26 points (79/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.