Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi K90
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $401
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3086235 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $401 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $226. Lava Play Ultra was $226 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi K90?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi K90?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.