Lava Storm Play vs Poco M6
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco M6
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1954
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco M6, the Lava Storm Play scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Poco M6 by 35.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Storm Play was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 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 M6?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Poco M6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco M6?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.