Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 14C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $175 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 14C
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $175
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 14C, the Lava Play Ultra scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 14C — 44/100; 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 14C (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 14C by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Redmi 14C was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (39/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 14C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 14C?
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 43/100).