Lava Play Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 53/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $2899
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 16 points higher (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (71/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Lava Play Ultra by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2724. Lava Play Ultra was $2724 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (71/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.