Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra has better resolution of 1272 x 2772 than Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13499 | Rs. 16999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 13, 2025. The cost of Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra has AMOLED Screen type. Ai+'s phone has display density of 450 PPI & Lava's phone has only 260 PPI display density. 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%.
Memory comparison
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 Ultra's lower 6 GB RAM. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | AINU88BLA5, Nova 2 Ultra 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 13, 2025 | April 09, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | 1 x Handset, 1 x 18W charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x TPU, 1 x Screen protect film (applied), 1 x SIM card tary ejector, 1 x TWS (NovaPods Edge) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 2772 x 1272 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 450 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, (Hybrid Slot), 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) | Yes |
| 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, E-Compass, Gyro |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| 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 + 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | 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 | |
| Video Recording | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Screen Flash | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| 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 |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |