Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has better RAM than Lava Play Max. In terms of display resolution, Lava Play Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) | Lava Play Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 12999 |
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 December 09, 2025. The Expected cost of Lava Play Max is Rs. 12999.
Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Lava Play Max's 6.72 inch screen. Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Play Max has LCD Screen type. Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) has display density of 394 PPI & Lava Play Max has only 392 PPI display density.
Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Play Max's lower 6 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 outshines Lava Play Max's 50 MP 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 Lava Play Max's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Lava Play Ultra 5G (8GB+128GB) | Lava Play Max |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Dual Sim | Yes | |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | 20th August, 2025 | December 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.35 x 162.15 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Arctic Frost & Arctic Slate | Deccan Black, Himalayan White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | |
| Brightness | 900 nits (HBM); 1000 nits (APL) | |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 700,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, In-Display Fingerprint | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | 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 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | 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 | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | K |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | 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 | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Video Playback Time | 11 hours | |