Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 7A
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 19/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 193,115); the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi 7A
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 12/100)
- 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 7A better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 7A, the Lava Storm Play scores 26 points higher (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 12/100). 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 7A — 30/100; 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 7A (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi 7A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 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 | 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 7A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7A
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi 7A by 259.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi 7A was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (51/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7A?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 26 points (45/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 7A?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi 7A — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7A?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 7A?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi 7A?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.