Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 182g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 71/100).