Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $175 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 53/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $504
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 21 points higher (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $504 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Lava Play Ultra by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Lava Play Ultra was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 21 points (74/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.