Lava Storm Play vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 693,978); the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $860
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Lava Storm Play by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $751. Lava Storm Play was $751 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (59/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.