Lava Storm Play vs Poco F8 Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 45/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 693,978); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $529
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 34 points higher (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Lava Storm Play was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 34 points (79/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.