Lava Storm Play vs Vivo Y21d

The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $109 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 38/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000).

The Lava Storm Play edges out the Vivo Y21d by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Play

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

Vivo Y21d

Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 60

What makes Lava Storm Play better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1750
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $110

  • Higher performance (51/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y21d better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Vivo Y21d, the Lava Storm Play scores 7 points higher (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Vivo Y21d — 60/100; 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 Y21d (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (58/100 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 Y21d
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 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 750 nits 1000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 209 g
Launch price $109 $110

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Play

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

Vivo Y21d

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Play

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

Vivo Y21d

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Play

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

Vivo Y21d

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Play

$109

Vivo Y21d

$110

Launch price difference: $1. Lava Storm Play was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (51/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (58/100 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 Y21d?

The Lava Storm Play edges out the Vivo Y21d by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Vivo Y21d?

The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Vivo Y21d?

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

Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Vivo Y21d?

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