Lava Storm Play vs Redmi A5
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Storm Play scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 A5 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi A5 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Redmi A5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.