Lava Storm Play vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $109 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 693,978); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $970
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $861. Lava Storm Play was $861 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.