Lava Play Ultra vs TCL P80 5G
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL P80 5G
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $229
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Lava Play Ultra was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G edges out the Lava Play Ultra 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 P80 5G?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL P80 5G (52/100 vs 46/100).