Lava Storm Lite vs Redmi 5A

Lava Storm Lite

MediaTek Dimensity 6400

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Redmi 5A

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

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The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $89 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 17/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 196g).

The Lava Storm Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 26 points (43/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Lite

Performance 45

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 59

Value for money 80

Redmi 5A

Performance 10

Display 32

Camera 10

Battery 15

Portability 79

Value for money 26

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?

Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 180934
Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 130
Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 488
Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $90

Higher performance (45/100 vs 10/100)
Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi 5A better?

Lighter: 137g vs 196g

Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Redmi 5A, the Lava Storm Lite scores 26 points higher (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, Redmi 5A — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (79/100 vs 59/100).

Lava Storm Lite: The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	Lava Storm Lite	Redmi 5A
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6400	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
AnTuTu	581041	180934
Geekbench Single	803	130
Geekbench Multi	2047	488
Display	6.8" IPS LCD	5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution	720x1600	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charging	15W	—
Main camera	50 MP	13 MP
Front camera	5 MP	5 MP
RAM	4GB	2GB / 3GB
Storage	64GB / 128GB	16GB / 32GB
OS	Android 15	—
NFC	no	no
Protection	IP64	—
Dimensions	168.8×78.1×8.3 mm	140.4×70.1×8.4 mm
Weight	196 g	137 g
Launch price	$89	$90