Lava Storm Play vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $109 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 693,978); the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1011
- Lighter: 196g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $185
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Lava Storm Play by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $76. Lava Storm Play was $76 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 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 Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) 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 Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.