Lava Play Ultra vs Realme C71
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $146. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme C71
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Realme C71 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme C71, the Lava Play Ultra scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme C71 — 60/100; 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 C71 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C71 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme C71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 725 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $146 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Realme C71 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C71 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C71 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme C71 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme C71 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme C71?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).