Lava Play Ultra 5G vs OPPO A5 5G
Key differences
- The Lava Play Ultra 5G launched ₹500 cheaper than the OPPO A5 5G (₹14,999 vs ₹15,499).
- The OPPO A5 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The OPPO A5 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 33W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Brand | Lava | OPPO |
| Model | Play Ultra 5G | A5 5G |
| India launch date | 20 August 2025 | 20 June 2025 |
| First sale | 25 August 2025 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹14,999 | From ₹15,499 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.67", FHD+ Flat AMOLED, 2400x1080, 120Hz | 6.67", LCD, 1604x720, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 64MP main + 5MP macro | 50MP main + 2MP mono |
| Front camera | 13MP | 8MP |
| Rear video | 4K@30 | 1080p@60 |
| Front video | Not published | 1080p@30 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15 | ColorOS 15.0 |
| OS updates promised | 2 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 182 g | 194 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.9 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| Fingerprint | in-display | side-mounted |
| Colours | Arctic Frost, Arctic Slate | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Play Ultra 5G or OPPO A5 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Play Ultra 5G is ahead, 7.3/10 against 6.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Lava Play Ultra 5G launched ₹500 cheaper than the OPPO A5 5G (₹14,999 vs ₹15,499). The OPPO A5 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh.