Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 32/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 17C
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 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 206g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 17C, the Lava Play Ultra scores 21 points higher (53/100 vs 32/100). 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 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 17C — 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 17C (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (39/100 vs 10/100). 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 17C (71/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Redmi 17C was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (39/100 vs 10/100).
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 17C (71/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 21 points (53/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).