Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Lava Yuva Star 3. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Lava Yuva Star.
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Yuva Star 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13499 | Rs. 7499 |
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 February 13, 2026. The Expected cost of Lava Yuva Star 3 is Rs. 7499.
There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 260 PPI. 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 Yuva Star 3's ~ 85.5%.
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Yuva Star 3's lower 4 GB RAM. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Yuva Star 3 (64 GB).
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Lava Yuva Star 3's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Yuva Star 3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 15 Go version.
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Lava Yuva Star 3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Yuva Star 3 | |
| 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 | February 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | Handset, USB Cable Type-C, Charger, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | 76.1 x 164.96 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 193.7 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | Indus Black/Siachen White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 85.5% |
| 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 | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G : n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| 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 |
| 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 | Conference Call, Anonymous & Auto Call Recording |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 13 MP (Wide Angle) |
| 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 | |
| Video Recording | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Screen Flash | 5 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 | UNISOC 9863a |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | 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, 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |