Lava Storm Play vs OnePlus 16
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 45/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 693,978); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
OnePlus 16
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 50 points higher (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Lava Storm Play by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the OnePlus 16?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the OnePlus 16?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.