Lava Storm Play vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $109 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 528,398); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1980
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $199
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the Lava Storm Play scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 48/100; 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 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL 60 SE NxtPaper by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Lava Storm Play was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 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 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.