Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 53/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $2199
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 25 points higher (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2024. Lava Play Ultra was $2024 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 25 points (78/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.