Lava Storm Play vs Realme Neo7x
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $109 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 693,978); the Realme Neo7x has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Realme Neo7x
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $190
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Realme Neo7x, the Realme Neo7x scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Realme Neo7x — 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 Realme Neo7x is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Realme Neo7x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Realme Neo7x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Lava Storm Play by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Lava Storm Play was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x 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 Realme Neo7x?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme Neo7x — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme Neo7x?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Realme Neo7x?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.