Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 196g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Lava Play Ultra scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (71/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A03
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In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 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 A03 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.