Lava Storm Play vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $109 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 693,978); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $450
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Lava Storm Play by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Lava Storm Play was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (70/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.