Lava Play Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $175 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $709
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lava Play Ultra by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. Lava Play Ultra was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.