Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 23/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 163,723); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 521
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 214g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Lava Play Ultra scores 30 points higher (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo leads (63/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Pova Neo by 437.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Tecno Pova Neo was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 30 points (53/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Pova Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 32/100).