Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $175 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 552,286).
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $175
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Lava Play Ultra scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). 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 Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2047 | |
| 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 | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $147 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $28. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $28 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
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 Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.