Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi K100
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi K100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 234g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (71/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Lava Play Ultra by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (71/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K100?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.