Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 15C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $175 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C 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 348,562); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 15C
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 200g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $175
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 15C, 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). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 15C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 15C by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Redmi 15C was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (79/100 vs 43/100).
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 15C and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 15C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 15C?
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).