Lava Storm Play vs Poco F9 Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 693,978); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $699
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro 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 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Lava Storm Play was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro 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 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.