Lava Storm Play vs Nokia 4.2
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $109 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 18/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nokia 4.2
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $169
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 4.2 better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 196g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nokia 4.2, the Lava Storm Play scores 27 points higher (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; 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 Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Nokia 4.2 by 259.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Lava Storm Play was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (51/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (55/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 27 points (45/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nokia 4.2?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.