Lava Play Ultra vs TCL K70 Power
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL K70 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $175 and $269. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 Power has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL K70 Power
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $269
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes TCL K70 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL K70 Power, the Lava Play Ultra scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 Power leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL K70 Power — 32/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 Power (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 Power is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 Power (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL K70 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.7×79.1×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $269 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70 Power
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 Power
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL K70 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL K70 Power by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $94. Lava Play Ultra was $94 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 Power (79/100 vs 55/100).
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 K70 Power is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 Power (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 Power?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the TCL K70 Power — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL K70 Power?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL K70 Power — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 Power?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 Power?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL K70 Power?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).