Lava Play Ultra vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Lighter: 182g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Lava Play Ultra scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
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 66/100).