Lava Play Ultra vs Poco F8
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Lava Play Ultra
Poco F8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $499
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $499 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $324. Lava Play Ultra was $324 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F8?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco F8?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.