Side-by-side technical data
Lava Play Ultra vs Lava Storm Play
Comparison between Lava Play Ultra and Lava Storm Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Lava Play Ultra is the stronger all-round choice: its 395-ppi AMOLED display, 64MP main camera and 33W charging make the difference. Lava Storm Play mainly suits buyers who prefer 256GB of storage to the Ultra’s 128GB.
Play Ultra combines AMOLED with 1080 × 2400 px and 395 ppi; Storm Play uses a 720 × 1600 px IPS LCD at 260 ppi. Ultra is also lighter at 182 g versus 196 g, and its usable surface is 87.9% versus 83.4%. Both have 5,000 mAh, 8GB RAM, 120Hz and 1,000 nits peak brightness.
Ultra’s Dimensity 7300 and 4nm process face Storm Play’s Dimensity 7060 and 6nm process. For photography, Ultra has a 64MP main camera with a 1/1.7″ sensor versus 10MP and 1/3.52″, plus a 13MP front camera versus 8MP. Ultra adds Wi-Fi 6 and 33W charging; Storm Play keeps Wi-Fi 5, offers 256GB and adds QZSS to its navigation systems.
Lava Play Ultra
Lava Play Ultra is the better buy for anyone seeking a 395-ppi AMOLED display, 64MP main camera and 33W charging.
Lava Storm Play
Lava Storm Play is the better buy only if it costs less; its clear advantage here is 256GB of storage versus 128GB.
The verdict
Your pick: Lava Play Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Play Ultra, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 196 g
Lava Storm Play, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 475,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White | Blue, Titanium, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.9 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Polycarbonate, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B70, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play Ultra | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
