Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Lava Storm 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Lava Storm 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Lava Storm 5G has better resolution of 1200 x 2400 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 Lava Storm 5G
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Storm 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 12499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 13, 2025. The Expected cost of Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 21, 2023. The cost of Lava Storm 5G is Rs. 12499.
Display comparison
Lava Storm 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Lava Storm 5G has display density of 369 PPI & Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Lava Storm 5G's ~ 81.3%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Storm 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Lava Storm 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Lava Storm 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 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 13 version.
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| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Storm 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Storm 5G | |
| 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 | December 21, 2023 |
| 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 | 76.7 x 168.7 x 8.96 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 214 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | Gale Green, Thunder Black |
| 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 | 6.78 inches, 2400 x 1200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 369 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 | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| 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) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported | Vibration on Call connection, Conference Call, Anonymous & Auto Call recording |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 8 MP (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 | 16 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@ 2.4GHz & 6xCortex-A55@ 2GHz | |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Arm Mali-G57 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | 12 days |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | 25 hours |