Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi R70m
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70m has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 639,225); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi R70m
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi R70m better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi R70m, the Lava Play Ultra scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (71/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi R70m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi R70m, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Redmi R70m by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi R70m
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (71/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi R70m?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi R70m — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi R70m?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi R70m — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi R70m?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi R70m?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi R70m?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).