Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $799 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $624. Lava Play Ultra was $624 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.