Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $175 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 53/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $220
- Better portability (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 10 points higher (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Y500 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Lava Play Ultra was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.