Lava Play Ultra vs Realme C100i
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $119. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme C100i
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme C100i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $175
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme C100i, the Lava Play Ultra scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme C100i — 50/100; 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 Realme C100i (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme C100i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $119 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Realme C100i was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C100i (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C100i?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme C100i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme C100i?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme C100i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C100i?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C100i?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme C100i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).