Lava Storm Play vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280; launch prices were $109 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 44/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
ZTE Blade V80 Design
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $130
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
- Faster charging: 22W vs 18W
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Lava Storm Play scores 1 points higher (45/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, ZTE Blade V80 Design — 68/100; 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 "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Lava Storm Play was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Storm Play edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 44/100.
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.