Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo Y31 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y31 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $175 and $195. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 Pro doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo Y31 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $195
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y31 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo Y31 Pro, the Lava Play Ultra scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo Y31 Pro — 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo Y31 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $195 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y31 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo Y31 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Lava Play Ultra was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Vivo Y31 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y31 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo Y31 Pro?
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 56/100).