Lava Play Ultra vs Poco M8
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $175 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Poco M8
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 840353
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $209
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 182g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Poco M8 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $34. Lava Play Ultra was $34 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Poco M8?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Poco M8?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Poco M8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M8 (54/100 vs 46/100).