Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $175 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $840
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Play Ultra by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $665. Lava Play Ultra was $665 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.