Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $175 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $350
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Lava Play Ultra was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.