Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 13C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 13C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 13C
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Redmi 13C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 13C, the Lava Play Ultra scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 13C — 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 13C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 13C are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 13C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 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 | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 13C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 13C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 13C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 13C by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Redmi 13C was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (79/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (39/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 13C are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 13C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 13C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 13C?
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).