Lava Storm Lite vs Poco M6
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $89 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 40/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Poco M6
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1954
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $120
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Poco M6, the Lava Storm Lite scores 3 points higher (43/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). 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 M6 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1954 | |
| 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Lite leads Poco M6 by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Lava Storm Lite was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
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 M6 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Lite edges out the Poco M6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.