Lava Storm Play vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $109 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 44/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $179
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Lava Storm Play scores 1 points higher (45/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 54/100; 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 Lava Storm Play and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Lava Storm Play was $70 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 Lava Storm Play and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.