Lava Storm Play vs TCL P80 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL P80 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 45/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 693,978); the TCL P80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
TCL P80 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 197g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes TCL P80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the TCL P80 Ultra, the TCL P80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL P80 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | TCL P80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Ultra
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and TCL P80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL P80 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the TCL P80 Ultra are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the TCL P80 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the TCL P80 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the TCL P80 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.