Lava Play Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $175 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $250
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Lava Play Ultra by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Lava Play Ultra was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.