Lava Play Ultra vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $175 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 617,626); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2183
- Lighter: 182g vs 217g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $175
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $168 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $7. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $7 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 42/100).