Lava Storm Play vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 693,978); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $549
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 64/100; 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 Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3292097 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $549 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Lava Storm Play was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.