Honor Play20A vs Lava Storm Play
The Honor Play20A (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $130 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play20A has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20A
Lava Storm Play
What makes Honor Play20A better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20A vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play20A — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Play20A (51/100 vs 30/100). 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 Play20A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play20A is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20A | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20A
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20A
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play20A and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Honor Play20A by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Storm Play was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor Play20A (51/100 vs 30/100).
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 Play20A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play20A is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Honor Play20A — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play20A and the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor Play20A has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play20A or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20A over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.