Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $175 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $320
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Lava Play Ultra was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (64/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).