Lava Play Ultra vs Realme C73
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $175 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme C73
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 197g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $175
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme C73, 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme C73 — 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, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Realme C73 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Realme C73 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (39/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme C73 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme C73?
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).