Lava Storm Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 581,041); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Lite

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

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?


  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (85/100 vs 43/100).

Lava Storm Lite: The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Storm Lite Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 581041 4838033
Geekbench Single 803 4188
Geekbench Multi 2047 13145
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm —
Weight 196 g —
Launch price $89 —

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Lite

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

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Lite

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

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Lite

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

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Storm Lite and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Storm Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6400
43/100
581041 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.0%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Lava Storm Lite by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Lite

$89

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (85/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.