Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1824. Lava Play Ultra was $1824 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.