Lava Storm Play vs Realme Note 80
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $109 and $95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 33/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Note 80 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Realme Note 80
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 197g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $95 vs $109
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Realme Note 80, the Lava Storm Play scores 12 points higher (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Realme Note 80 — 56/100; 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 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Realme Note 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $95 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Note 80
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 80
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Note 80
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $14. Realme Note 80 was $14 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (51/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Realme Note 80 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme Note 80 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Realme Note 80?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.