Lava Play Ultra vs Realme C85 4G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $175 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 476,175); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme C85 4G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $175
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme C85 4G, 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme C85 4G — 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 C85 4G (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (71/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Realme C85 4G by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Realme C85 4G was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
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 C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (71/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme C85 4G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme C85 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 45/100).