Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 820210
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 194g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Lava Play Ultra scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).