Lava Storm Play vs Poco C85
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $109 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco C85
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1461
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $109
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco C85, the Lava Storm Play scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco C85 — 60/100; 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 C85 (51/100 vs 29/100). 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, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Poco C85 by 99.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Poco C85 was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Poco C85 (51/100 vs 29/100).
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, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco C85?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Poco C85 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco C85?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco C85?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco C85?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.