Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi 8A
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 23/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,115); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi 8A
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 795
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi 8A, the Lava Play Ultra scores 30 points higher (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi 8A — 34/100; 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 8A (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi 8A by 355.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Redmi 8A was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 30 points (53/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi 8A?
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).