Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $175 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 20/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 389
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 206g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Lava Play Ultra scores 33 points higher (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (71/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 33 points (53/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).