Lava Play Ultra vs Realme Neo8
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Lava Play Ultra
Realme Neo8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $429
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Realme Neo8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $429 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Lava Play Ultra by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $254. Lava Play Ultra was $254 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (71/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Neo8?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme Neo8?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.