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 Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $175 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 193g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $175
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Play Ultra scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (39/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
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 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
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 55/100).