Lava Storm Play vs Vivo Y05

The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 33/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP.

The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Vivo Y05 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Play

Performance 51
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money 76

Vivo Y05

Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 58

What makes Lava Storm Play better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y05 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Vivo Y05, the Lava Storm Play scores 12 points higher (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Vivo Y05 — 58/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Storm Play Vivo Y05
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7060 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 693978 —
Geekbench Single 1037 580
Geekbench Multi 2386 1750
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 750 nits 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 209 g
Launch price $109 $90

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Play

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo Y05

  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Play

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Vivo Y05

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Play

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo Y05

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Play

$109

Vivo Y05

$90

Launch price difference: $19. Vivo Y05 was $19 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (51/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo Y05?

The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the Vivo Y05 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Vivo Y05?

The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo Y05?

The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo Y05?

The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Vivo Y05?

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