Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $175 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 207g).
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $650
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $650 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $475. Lava Play Ultra was $475 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (73/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.