Lava Storm Play vs Realme V23i
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 35/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Realme V23i
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Realme V23i, the Lava Storm Play scores 10 points higher (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme V23i (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Realme V23i by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme V23i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme V23i (55/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Realme V23i?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Realme V23i?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Realme V23i?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.