Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 10C
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $109 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 424,216); the Redmi 10C has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi 10C
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1423
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $150
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 10C, the Lava Storm Play scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi 10C — 42/100; 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 Redmi 10C (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi 10C by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Lava Storm Play was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C 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 Redmi 10C?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi 10C — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi 10C?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.