Lava Play Ultra vs Realme Note 50
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 25/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme Note 50
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1250
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 193g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Realme Note 50 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme Note 50, the Lava Play Ultra scores 28 points higher (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme Note 50 — 38/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme Note 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Realme Note 50 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (55/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme Note 50 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme Note 50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 16/100).