Lava Play Ultra vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $175 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $270
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; 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 Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Lava Play Ultra by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Lava Play Ultra was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.