Lava Play Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Lava Play Ultra by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $824. Lava Play Ultra was $824 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.