Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $175 and $120. 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 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $175
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 12C, 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 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 12C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 12C by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Redmi 12C was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 12C?
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).