Lava Storm Play vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 693,978); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Lava Storm Play by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.