Lava Play Ultra vs TCL 50 LE
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $175 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 30/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 515,647); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL 50 LE
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 51/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $175
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL 50 LE, the Lava Play Ultra scores 23 points higher (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; 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 notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (71/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL 50 LE by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $83. TCL 50 LE was $83 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (55/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (71/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 23 points (53/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL 50 LE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 44/100).