Lava Play Ultra vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Better display (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the Lava Play Ultra scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
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 55/100).