Honor X5d Plus vs Lava Storm Lite
The Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $110 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 36/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d Plus has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d Plus
Lava Storm Lite
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 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 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $110
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d Plus vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Lava Storm Lite scores 7 points higher (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X5d Plus — 56/100, Lava Storm Lite — 80/100; 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 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d Plus | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| 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 | $110 | $89 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d Plus and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Lite leads Honor X5d Plus by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Storm Lite was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (45/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d Plus or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite edges out the Honor X5d Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5d Plus and the Lava Storm Lite?
The Honor X5d Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d Plus or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite leads on performance (45/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d Plus over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.