Lava Storm Play 5G has better RAM than Ai+ Nova 2. Lava Storm Play 5G has more internal memory than Ai+ Nova.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 | Lava Storm Play 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 10499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 13, 2025. The cost of Lava Storm Play 5G is Rs. 10499.
Ai+ Nova 2 has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Lava Storm Play 5G's 6.75 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Both have same 260 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%.
Lava Storm Play 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Ai+ Nova 2's lower 4 GB RAM. Lava Storm Play 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Ai+ Nova 2 (64 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 | Lava Storm Play 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | AIN268BLA5, Nova 2 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 09, 2026 | June 13, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 10W Charger, 1 x Type C 2A Data Cable, 1 x TPU Case, 1 x Screen Protector Film, 1 x Sim Card Ejector | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 90.4% |
| Brightness | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) | |
| Features | 84% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | 5G : n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning | Night Mode, HDR, Film, Portrait, Beauty, Document Correction, Group photo, Dual-Viee Video, AI Emoji, GIF, Pro Video, Sports, Pro-Mode, Panorama, UHD, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Intelligent Scanning, Macro, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |