Honor Play 80 vs Lava Storm Play
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $120 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Lava Storm Play
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, Lava Storm Play — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Honor Play 80 by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Storm Play was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Honor Play 80 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.