Lava Play Ultra vs TCL 605
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $175 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 605 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL 605
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $175
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL 605, the Lava Play Ultra scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL 605 — 42/100; 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 605 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 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 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL 605 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $6. TCL 605 was $6 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 605 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 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 605?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the TCL 605 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL 605?
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 43/100).