Lava Storm Play vs Poco C65
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $109 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 33/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco C65
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1031
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $109
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco C65, the Lava Storm Play scores 12 points higher (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Poco C65 (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Poco C65 by 99.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco C65 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Poco C65 (51/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco C65?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.