Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi A5
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $175 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 25/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 781
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Play Ultra scores 28 points higher (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; 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 A5 (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi A5 by 353.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $85. Redmi A5 was $85 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi A5?
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).