Lava Play Ultra vs Realme Note 80
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Note 80 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 80 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme Note 80
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 197g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $95 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme Note 80, the Lava Play Ultra scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Realme Note 80 — 56/100; 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 Note 80 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (52/100 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 Note 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $95 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Note 80
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 80
- 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 80
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Realme Note 80 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (52/100 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 Note 80?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme Note 80 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme Note 80?
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 80?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme Note 80?
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 43/100).