Lava Storm Play vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1980
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the TCL 50 NxtPaper scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.