Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Ai+ Nova 2 Pro. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Ai+ Nova 2 Pro
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Ai+ Nova 2 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16490 | Rs. 12999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 13, 2025. The cost of Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16490. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Pro is Rs. 12999.
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.75 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 2 Pro's 6.8 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Ai+ Nova 2 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Ai+ Nova 2 Pro (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Ai+ Nova 2 Pro |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 13, 2025 | July 09, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | 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 | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 81.3% |
| Brightness | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) | |
| Features | 84% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint | Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
| 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 + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning |
| Video Recording | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 | |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 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 | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |