Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 348,562); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 12C, the Lava Storm Play scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 12C (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1461 | |
| 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 | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi 12C by 99.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Storm Play was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (51/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.