Lava Storm Play vs Poco F7 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 693,978); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco F7 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $500
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100; 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 Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 2932885 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Lava Storm Play was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.