Lava Storm Lite vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 581,041); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the Lava Storm Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Lite

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money 80

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Performance 55
Display 64
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 208g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)

What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (64/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Storm Lite TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 581041 879714
Geekbench Single 803 1011
Geekbench Multi 2047 2813
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 900 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm
Weight 196 g 208 g
Launch price $89 —

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
64
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Storm Lite and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Storm Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6400
43/100
581041 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300
51/100 +34.0%
879714 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Lava Storm Lite by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Lite

$89

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the Lava Storm Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

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