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 (879,714 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 4 Prime
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 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)
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Better portability (74/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 74/100, Redmi 4 Prime — 18/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 4 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 4 Prime by 301.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi 4 Prime was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
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 32/100).