Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 5A

Lava Storm Play

MediaTek Dimensity 7060

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Redmi 5A

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

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The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 17/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 196g).

The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 28 points (45/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Play

Performance 51

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 59

Value for money 76

Redmi 5A

Performance 10

Display 32

Camera 10

Battery 15

Portability 79

Value for money 26

What makes Lava Storm Play better?

Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 180934
Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 130
Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 488
Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

Higher performance (51/100 vs 10/100)
Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi 5A better?

Lighter: 137g vs 196g
Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109

Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 5A, the Lava Storm Play scores 28 points higher (45/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi 5A — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 59/100).

Lava Storm Play: The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	Lava Storm Play	Redmi 5A
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7060	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
AnTuTu	693978	180934
Geekbench Single	1037	130
Geekbench Multi	2386	488
Display	6.8" IPS LCD	5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution	720x1600	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charging	18W	—
Main camera	50 MP	13 MP
Front camera	8 MP	5 MP
RAM	6GB / 8GB	2GB / 3GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB	16GB / 32GB
OS	Android 15	—
Brightness (peak)	750 nits	—
NFC	no	no
Protection	IP64	—
Dimensions	168.8×78.1×8.3 mm	140.4×70.1×8.4 mm
Weight	196 g	137 g
Launch price	$109	$90