Lava Storm Lite vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 581,041); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 581041
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Lava Storm Lite by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (47/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Lava Storm Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.