Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $175 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $185
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (71/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo Y500 (China), 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: $10. Lava Play Ultra was $10 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, 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 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (71/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 46/100).