Lava Storm Play vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 693,978); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $749
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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 | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 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: $640. Lava Storm Play was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (98/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.