Lava Play Ultra vs Poco M7
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $175 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 476,175); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco M7
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $175
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco M7, the Lava Play Ultra scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco M7 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco M7 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Poco M7 was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 (71/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco M7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco M7?
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 43/100).