Both Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) and Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has better resolution of 1920 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 9499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is 20th August, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) is Rs. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9499.
Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Lava's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Ai+'s phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB)'s 64 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | AINO88BLA5 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | 20th August, 2025 | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | Handset, 18W Charger, Type C (2A) Data Cable, TPU Case, Screen Protector Film, Sim Card Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.35 x 162.15 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Arctic Frost & Arctic Slate | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 81.3% |
| Brightness | 900 nits (HBM); 1000 nits (APL) | Brightness: 450 Nits (Typical), 400 Nits (Minimum) |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 700,000 (Total) (v10) | 510,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, In-Display Fingerprint | Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 64MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Pro Video, Google Lens, Dual View Video, Macro | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T8200 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Video Playback Time | 11 hours | |