Lava Storm Play vs Poco M8
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $109 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,353 vs 693,978); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Poco M8
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1013
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $209
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 840353 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 M8 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Lava Storm Play by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Lava Storm Play was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Poco M8?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Poco M8?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.