Lava Storm Lite vs Poco C65
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $89 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Poco C65
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1031
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $99
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Poco C65, the Lava Storm Lite scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Poco C65 (45/100 vs 25/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Lite leads Poco C65 by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Lava Storm Lite was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Poco C65 (45/100 vs 25/100).
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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Lite is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Lite leads on performance (45/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.