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 MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 781
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Storm Play scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; 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 A5 (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Redmi A5 by 258.0% in our overall performance rating.
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
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 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Redmi A5?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.