Lava Play Ultra vs Realme V23i
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 35/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 515,647); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Realme V23i
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Realme V23i, the Lava Play Ultra scores 18 points higher (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Realme V23i by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (55/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i 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 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Realme V23i?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Realme V23i?
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 39/100).