Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M13
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy M13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $175 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-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).
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 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 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $175
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M13, the Lava Play Ultra scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M13 — 38/100; 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 M13 (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $149 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M13 by 274.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $26. Samsung Galaxy M13 was $26 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (55/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M13 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M13 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M13 by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy M13 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M13?
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 M13?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M13?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M13 is a better fit for everyday use.