Lava Storm Play vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $109 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 693,978); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $709
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lava Storm Play by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Lava Storm Play was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Xiaomi 17?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.