Lava Storm Play vs TCL K70
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $109 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL K70
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2014
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $149
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL K70 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 K70, the Lava Storm Play scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads TCL K70 by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Lava Storm Play was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 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 K70?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the TCL K70 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 K70?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL K70?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL K70?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.