Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 53/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 38 points (91/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 71
Value for money 76
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $950

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 38 points higher (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).

Lava Play Ultra: The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Lava Play Ultra Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 877641 4247433
Geekbench Single 1011 3640
Geekbench Multi 2813 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 182 g 230 g
Launch price $175 $950
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Play Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7300
53/100
877641 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +79.3%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Ultra
$175
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $775. Lava Play Ultra was $775 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (99/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (96/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 38 points (91/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.