Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $175 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 14/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A10
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $175
- Better portability (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Lava Play Ultra scores 39 points higher (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; 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 A10 (55/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $160 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $15. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $15 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (55/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 39 points (53/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
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 A10?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
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 2/100).