Play Ultra 5G vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
Winner
Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G
Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.49 per month of safe use, while the Play Ultra 5G runs out in Aug 2028 ($6.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: Play Ultra 5G 68 · Poco M7 Plus 5G 75 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
Lava's gaming-flavoured budget phone pairs a 4nm Dimensity 7300 with a three-year security window that is unusually long under ₹15,000.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget gamers
- ✓ Wired-headphone users
Skip it if
- ✗ Camera-first buyers
- ✗ Tap-to-pay users
A budget 5G phone built around a giant 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery, with estimated support to 2029.
Pick it if
- ✓ Battery-life users
- ✓ Budget 5G buyers
Skip it if
- ✗ You want AMOLED
- ✗ Performance seekers
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Play Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 Plus 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 12 months longer than the Play Ultra 5G.
Overall value goes to the Poco M7 Plus 5G at $4.49 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the Lava Play Ultra still supported?
Yes. It went on sale in August 2025 and Lava committed to two Android upgrades plus three years of security updates, so patches are scheduled to continue until around August 2028.
How long will the Lava Play Ultra get updates?
Two major Android versions, taking it from Android 15 to Android 17, and three years of security patches from the August 2025 release. That means cover through roughly August 2028.
How big is the Poco M7 Plus 5G battery?
It uses a 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 33W wired charging and 18W reverse charging.
Does it have an AMOLED screen?
No, it has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Full spec table
| Spec | Play Ultra 5G | Poco M7 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $151 | $165 |
| Display | 6.67-inch flat AMOLED, FHD+ (1080 × 2400), 120Hz, 1000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3 | 6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired (full charge in about 83 minutes) | 33W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 5MP macro | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 162.1 × 75.4 × 7.8 mm | 168.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 217 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | Aug 2029 |
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