Lava Storm Play vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 693,978); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1011
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.