Lava Storm Play vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 693,978); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $845
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; 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 NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $736. Lava Storm Play was $736 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (98/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.