Lava Storm Play vs TCL 605
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $109 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 605 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 358,608); the TCL 605 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL 605
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1416
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $169
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL 605, the Lava Storm Play scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL 605 — 42/100; 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 notably outperforms the TCL 605 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL 605 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Lava Storm Play was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the TCL 605 (51/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 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 605?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the TCL 605 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL 605?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL 605?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL 605?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.