Lava Play Ultra vs Poco F9 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $699
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $524. Lava Play Ultra was $524 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.