Lava Play Ultra vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280; launch prices were $175 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Design doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
ZTE Blade V80 Design
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 191g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $175
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Lava Play Ultra scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, ZTE Blade V80 Design — 68/100; 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 "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. ZTE Blade V80 Design was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 60/100).