Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $175 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 53/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 216g).
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 182g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $499
- Better portability (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 29 points higher (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $499 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Lava Play Ultra by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $324. Lava Play Ultra was $324 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 29 points (82/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.