Lava Storm Play vs Nokia G42
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nokia G42
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1816
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nokia G42, the Lava Storm Play scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Nokia G42 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
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 Nokia G42 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Nokia G42 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia G42?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nokia G42?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.