Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 10C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $175 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 10C
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 10C, the Lava Play Ultra scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 10C — 42/100; 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 Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 10C by 107.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi 10C was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
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 Redmi 10C?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 10C — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 10C?
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 32/100).