Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $175 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
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 67/100).