Lava Play Ultra vs TCL K70 SE
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50; launch prices were $175 and $55. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 18/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 5 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 184,328); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL K70 SE doesn't; the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL K70 SE
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $55 vs $175
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL K70 SE, the Lava Play Ultra scores 35 points higher (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 12/100). 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 12/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL K70 SE — 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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL K70 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $55 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL K70 SE by 377.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. TCL K70 SE was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL K70 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE by 35 points (53/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 12/100).