Lava Storm Play vs TCL 503
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 503 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $109 and $115. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 20/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL 503
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $115
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes TCL 503 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL 503, the Lava Storm Play scores 25 points higher (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL 503 — 24/100; 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 TCL 503 (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 503 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 503 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 503 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL 503 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 350 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $115 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 503
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 503
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 503
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL 503, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL 503 by 351.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $6. Lava Storm Play was $6 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (51/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 503 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 503 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 503 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 503?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the TCL 503 by 25 points (45/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 503?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL 503 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 503?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 503?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL 503?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.