Lava Storm Play vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nokia XR21
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 231g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Nokia XR21 by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.