Lava Play Ultra 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
Key differences
- The TECNO POVA 7 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The TECNO POVA 7 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 33W.
- The TECNO POVA 7 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra 5G | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Brand | Lava | TECNO |
| Model | Play Ultra 5G | POVA 7 5G |
| India launch date | 20 August 2025 | 4 July 2025 |
| First sale | 25 August 2025 | 10 July 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹14,999 | From ₹14,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.67", FHD+ Flat AMOLED, 2400x1080, 120Hz | 6.78", FHD+, 2460x1080, 144Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 64MP main + 5MP macro | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 13MP | 13MP |
| Rear video | 4K@30 | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | 30W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15, HiOS 15 |
| OS updates promised | 2 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 182 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.9 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Not published |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | in-display | side |
| Colours | Arctic Frost, Arctic Slate | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Oasis Green |
Frequently asked questions
Lava Play Ultra 5G or TECNO POVA 7 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Lava Play Ultra 5G is ahead, 7.3/10 against 7.2/10. 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 TECNO POVA 7 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh. The TECNO POVA 7 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 33W.