Lava Storm Play vs Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Samsung Galaxy A04s (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $109 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A04s has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Samsung Galaxy A04s
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 836
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $139
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04s better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Samsung Galaxy A04s, the Lava Storm Play scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A04s — 36/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A04s (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Samsung Galaxy A04s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Samsung Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 164.7×76.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Samsung Galaxy A04s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Samsung Galaxy A04s by 196.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Lava Storm Play was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04s (51/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04s — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04s — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Samsung Galaxy A04s?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.