Lava Play Ultra vs Realme 15 Lite
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $175 and $185. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme 15 Lite
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $185
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Play Ultra and the Realme 15 Lite received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Lite leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme 15 Lite — 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, 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme 15 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme 15 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Lava Play Ultra was $10 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 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme 15 Lite?
Both devices scored 53/100. They are identical on performance — 55/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Realme 15 Lite (56/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme 15 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme 15 Lite — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme 15 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 15 Lite (56/100 vs 46/100).