Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $175 and $130. 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 (877,641 vs 607,137).
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1963
- 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 47/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Lava Play Ultra scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 47/100). 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 M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $45. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $45 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
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 M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.