Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo T5x
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $175 and $225. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo T5x
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $225
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo T5x received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; 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 T5x and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (71/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Lava Play Ultra by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Lava Play Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (71/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo T5x?
Both devices scored 53/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo T5x (57/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo T5x?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo T5x?
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 43/100).