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Lava Play Ultra

Lava Play Ultra Comparison & Specs

Lava Play Ultra

  • Dimensity 7300

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    33W

  • 6.67"

    1080 x 2400 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs Lava Play Ultra Amazon Link

Samsung Galaxy M16

Samsung Galaxy M16 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy M16

  • Dimensity 6300

    6 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy M16 Amazon Link
Lava Play Ultra Comparison & Specs

Lava Play Ultra

Lava Play Ultra Amazon Link
Samsung Galaxy M16 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy M16

Samsung Galaxy M16 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
August 21, 2025
February 27, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
Stock Android
One UI 7
OS Updates
2 Years
6 Years
Security Updates
3 Years
6 Years
Body
Dimensions
162.1 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight
182 g
191 g
Build Details
Plastic Back, Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant (water splashes))
IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.67 inches
6.7 inches
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
1000 nits
800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
395 ppi
385 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
87.9 %
86.0 %
Performance
Chipset¹
Mediatek Dimensity 7300
Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Process Size
4 nm
6 nm
CPU
Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage
6GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
4GB 128GB
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
Yes
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
(wide), 1/1.73", Sony IMX682, PDAF

5 MP
macro
50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
No
No
Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
wide
13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano + Nano (Hybrid))
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
5G Support
Yes

9 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78
Yes

11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
NFC
No
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
33W
25W
Charging Speed
100% in 83 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
Yes
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
No
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Arctic Slate, Arctic Frost
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Price in India
₹14999
Lava Play Ultra Amazon Link
₹12999
Samsung Galaxy M16 Amazon Link
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Lava Play Ultra with its Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M16 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Samsung Galaxy M16 offers 6 years of OS updates, whereas Lava Play Ultra provides 2 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy M16 offers 6 years of support compared to Lava Play Ultra's 3 years.

Both Lava Play Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M16 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Lava Play Ultra offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Lava Play Ultra also boasts a brighter screen with 1000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Lava Play Ultra also supports faster wired charging at 33W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy M16.

Lava Play Ultra offers better protection against water and dust with an IP64 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.