Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo T5e
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo T5e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $175 and $136. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5e doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo T5e
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo T5e better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $136 vs $175
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo T5e, the Lava Play Ultra scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo T5e — 40/100; 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 Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5e and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo T5e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $136 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo T5e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Vivo T5e was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5e and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo T5e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo T5e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 43/100).