Lava Storm Play vs Tecno Pova Neo

Lava Storm Play

MediaTek Dimensity 7060

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Tecno Pova Neo

MediaTek Helio G25

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The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $109 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 23/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 163,723); the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 214g).

The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 22 points (45/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Play

Performance 51

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 59

Value for money 76

Tecno Pova Neo

Performance 9

Display 32

Camera 10

Battery 63

Portability 39

Value for money 26

What makes Lava Storm Play better?

Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 163723
Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 185
Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 521
Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
Lighter: 196g vs 214g
Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130

Higher performance (51/100 vs 9/100)
Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?

Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Lava Storm Play scores 22 points higher (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (59/100 vs 39/100).

Lava Storm Play: The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	Lava Storm Play	Tecno Pova Neo
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7060	MediaTek Helio G25
AnTuTu	693978	163723
Geekbench Single	1037	185
Geekbench Multi	2386	521
Display	6.8" IPS LCD	6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution	720x1600	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	18W	—
Main camera	50 MP	13 MP
Front camera	8 MP	8 MP
RAM	6GB / 8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB	64GB
OS	Android 15	—
Brightness (peak)	750 nits	480 nits
NFC	no	no
Protection	IP64	—
Dimensions	168.8×78.1×8.3 mm	171.4×77.3×9.1 mm
Weight	196 g	214 g
Launch price	$109	$130