Honor X6 vs Lava Storm Play
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $140 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Lava Storm Play
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 521
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $140
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor X6 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Honor X6 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Lava Storm Play was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (51/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Honor X6 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Honor X6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Lava Storm Play?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.