Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 50 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $175 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $175
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 50 Pro, the Lava Play Ultra scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 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 Spark 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.8×79.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $160 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Spark 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $15. Tecno Spark 50 Pro was $15 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 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 Spark 50 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Tecno Spark 50 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Spark 50 Pro?
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 55/100).