Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $175 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 639,225); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi A7 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi A7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.5×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi A7 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi A7 Pro 5G by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Redmi A7 Pro 5G was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (39/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi A7 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
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).