Lava Storm Play vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $109 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 617,626); the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2183
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $168
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $168 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Lava Storm Play was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.