Lava Storm Play vs Redmi 8A
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $109 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 23/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 193,115); the Lava Storm Play is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi 8A
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $109
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi 8A, the Lava Storm Play scores 22 points higher (45/100 vs 23/100). 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). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi 8A — 34/100; 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 8A (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi 8A by 259.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Redmi 8A was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (51/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 22 points (45/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi 8A?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.