Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 15
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $175 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 476,175); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 15
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $180
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 15, the Lava Play Ultra scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 15 — 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 15 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (71/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 15 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Lava Play Ultra was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
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 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (71/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 15 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 15?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 46/100).