Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 4 Prime
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $175 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 22/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 218,879); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 182g).
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 4 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 156g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Better portability (74/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 4 Prime, the Lava Play Ultra scores 31 points higher (53/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 4 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $150 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 4 Prime by 301.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi 4 Prime was $25 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (55/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 31 points (53/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 4 Prime — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 4 Prime?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.