Lava Storm Play vs Poco F7
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $109 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 693,978); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco F7
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $399
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco F7 — 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 Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Lava Storm Play by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Lava Storm Play was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 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?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco F7?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco F7?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.