Lava Storm Play vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 693,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 995
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Lava Storm Play by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.