Lava Storm Play vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads — 57/100 vs 45/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 693,978); the TCL P80 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $279
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the TCL P80 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 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 P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Pro 5G leads Lava Storm Play by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Lava Storm Play was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on performance (57/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.