Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Lava Play Ultra by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Both devices scored 53/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 32/100).