Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 12
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $175 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 12
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 198g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 12, the Lava Play Ultra scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 12 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 141.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi 12 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 12?
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 48/100).