Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $175 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 607,489); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 607489
- 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 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $179
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Lava Play Ultra scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 54/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $4. Lava Play Ultra was $4 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).