Lava Storm Lite vs TCL P80 5G
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $89 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 43/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 581,041); the TCL P80 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
TCL P80 5G
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $229
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 12 points higher (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 TCL P80 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $89 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G leads Lava Storm Lite by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Lava Storm Lite was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the TCL P80 5G?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the TCL P80 5G?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.