Lava Storm Play vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 693,978); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $999
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $890. Lava Storm Play was $890 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.