Lava Storm Play vs TCL 50 LE
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $109 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 30/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL 50 LE
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $109
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL 50 LE, the Lava Storm Play scores 15 points higher (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; 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 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL 50 LE by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $17. TCL 50 LE was $17 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the TCL 50 LE — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.