Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 4G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $175 and $165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 505,682); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi Note 17 4G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1558
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $175
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 4G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi Note 17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $165 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi Note 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi Note 17 4G was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Redmi Note 17 4G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Note 17 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).