Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi Note 13R
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi Note 13R
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Lava Play Ultra scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (71/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
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In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (71/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.