Lava Yuva 5G vs Motorola Moto G100S

The Lava Yuva 5G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T750, while the Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $127 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 38/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 5G doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Lava Yuva 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Yuva 5G

Performance —
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 43
Value for money 56

Motorola Moto G100S

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 57
Portability 47
Value for money 82

What makes Lava Yuva 5G better?

  • Lighter: 208g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $127 vs $130

  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Yuva 5G vs the Motorola Moto G100S, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 13 points higher (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (57/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Yuva 5G — 56/100, Motorola Moto G100S — 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 "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Moto G100S: The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Yuva 5G Motorola Moto G100S
Processor Unisoc T750 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu — 829894
Geekbench Single — 1009
Geekbench Multi — 2892
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 1050 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions 163.4×76.2×9.1 mm 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm
Weight 208 g 210 g
Launch price $127 $130

Camera comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Motorola Moto G100S

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Motorola Moto G100S

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Motorola Moto G100S

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Yuva 5G

$127

Motorola Moto G100S

$130

Launch price difference: $3. Lava Yuva 5G was $3 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Lava Yuva 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 5G and the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Lava Yuva 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G100S — 51/100.

Should you choose the Lava Yuva 5G over the Motorola Moto G100S?

The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.