Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 7
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 21/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 243,691); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 7
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 7, the Lava Play Ultra scores 32 points higher (53/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 18/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 7 — 22/100; 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 7 (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 7 by 261.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Redmi 7 was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (55/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (46/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 32 points (53/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 7?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 7 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 7?
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).