Lava Storm Play vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $109 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $166
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $57. Lava Storm Play was $57 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.