Lava Storm Play vs Nubia Air Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $109 and $472. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air Pro leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Air Pro is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 693,978); the Nubia Air Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia Air Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 995
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $472
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 196g
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia Air Pro, the Nubia Air Pro scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia Air Pro — 40/100; 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 Nubia Air Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (88/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $472 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Air Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $363. Lava Storm Play was $363 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (88/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Nubia Air Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia Air Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Air Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Nubia Air Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia Air Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.