Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 25/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 199,111); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 828
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Lava Play Ultra scores 28 points higher (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; 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 A03s (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 828 | |
| 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 / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| 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 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 341.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (55/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
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 A03s?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 32/100).