Lava Storm Play vs Realme C83 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $109 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C83 5G leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Realme C83 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C83 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Realme C83 5G, the Realme C83 5G scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Realme C83 5G — 74/100; 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 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Realme C83 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Realme C83 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Realme C83 5G by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Storm Play was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme C83 5G?
The Realme C83 5G edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Realme C83 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme C83 5G — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme C83 5G?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Realme C83 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.