Lava Storm Play vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $109 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 693,978); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Tecno Pova Curve 2
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 995
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $229
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 64/100; 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 Pova Curve 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads Lava Storm Play by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Lava Storm Play was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 55/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.