Side-by-side technical data
Lava Storm Lite vs Lava Storm Play
Comparison between Lava Storm Lite 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 Storm Play is the more complete choice for performance and storage: it reaches 475,000 in AnTuTu versus 445,000 for the Storm Lite, while adding 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.1. The Lite scores 4.5 versus 5.2 for the Play, but keeps a clear front-facing advantage with 89% usable surface versus 83.4%.
For performance, the Play combines the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 with 8GB of RAM, UFS 3.1 and 256GB, while the Lite has the Dimensity 6400, 4GB, UFS 2.2 and 128GB. Both use a 6.75-inch, 120Hz display; the Lite has more usable surface, while the Play adds Gorilla Glass 7i and DCI-P3. The Play uses polycarbonate and leather, compared with plastic on the Lite.
The Play also leads for video with 4K recording and optical image stabilization, plus an 8MP front camera versus 5MP. The Lite answers with a 50MP main camera, 120fps slow motion and an f/2 front aperture versus f/2.2. Fast charging is 18W on the Play and 15W on the Lite; both have a 5,000mAh battery, and connectivity is effectively level.
Lava Storm Lite
The Lava Storm Play is better for performance and storage, with 475,000 in AnTuTu, 8GB of RAM and 256GB.
Lava Storm Play
The Lava Storm Lite is the better buy only if it costs less: its strengths are the 50MP main camera and 89% usable surface.
The verdict
Your pick: Lava Storm Play, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Storm Lite, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- against 83.4 %
- Max. download speed
- 3,300 Mbps
- against 2,770 Mbps
Lava Storm Play, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,000
- against 445,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 | 475,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.5 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Titanium | Blue, Titanium, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.8 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Storm Lite | Storm Play |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Best value |
