Lava Play Ultra 5G vs Realme 16x 5G
28.9Performance20
48.2Display49.9
31.6Camera29
47.8Battery71.3
52Features36
8 spec wins — Lava Play Ultra 5G5 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lava Play Ultra 5G scores 39.4 against 39.6 for Realme 16x 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Realme 16x 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lava Play Ultra 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 52 vs 36
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 55% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+55% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.9 %+1% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 182 g+16% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+11% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Lava Play Ultra 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |