Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy F07
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy F07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 41/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 554,590); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F07 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy F07
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 554590
- 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 184g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F07 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Better portability (73/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy F07, the Lava Play Ultra scores 12 points higher (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy F07 — 62/100; 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F07 (79/100 vs 43/100). 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 F07 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy F07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.4×77.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy F07
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy F07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy F07 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Samsung Galaxy F07 was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F07 (79/100 vs 43/100).
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 F07 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy F07?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F07 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy F07?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy F07 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy F07?
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 F07?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy F07?
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 43/100).