Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 7
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $109 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 21/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 243,691); the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi 7
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 196g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 7, the Lava Storm Play scores 24 points higher (45/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 18/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi 7 — 22/100; 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 7 (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi 7 by 184.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Storm Play was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (51/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 24 points (45/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 7?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi 7 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi 7?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.