Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A04s (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $175 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 29/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 234,339); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 836
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $175
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A04s, the Lava Play Ultra scores 24 points higher (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A04s — 36/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A04s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (71/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A04s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.7×76.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $139 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A04s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A04s by 274.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $36. Samsung Galaxy A04s was $36 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (55/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A04s are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (71/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is a better fit for everyday use.