Lava Storm Play vs Lava Yuva Star 3
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Lava Yuva Star 3 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 22/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Lava Yuva Star 3
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Lava Yuva Star 3 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Lava Yuva Star 3, the Lava Storm Play scores 23 points higher (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Lava Yuva Star 3 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Lava Yuva Star 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Yuva Star 3
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Lava Yuva Star 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Lava Yuva Star 3 by 351.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Yuva Star 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (51/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Lava Yuva Star 3 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Lava Yuva Star 3?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 by 23 points (45/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Lava Yuva Star 3?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Lava Yuva Star 3 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Lava Yuva Star 3?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Lava Yuva Star 3?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Lava Yuva Star 3?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.