Lava Play Max vs Lava Storm Play
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 693,978); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Lava Storm Play
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1011
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Play Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Lava Storm Play by 26.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.