Lava Storm Play vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 597,974); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Storm Play and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (47/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Both devices scored 45/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Lava Storm Play (51/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.