Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Moto G96 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Moto G96 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Moto G96 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 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 Moto G96 5G
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Moto G96 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16990 | Rs. 18796 |
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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. 16990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Moto G96 5G is Rs. 18796.
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.75 inches in comparison to Moto G96 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Moto G96 5G has Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Lava's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.77% than Lava's phone ~ 90.4%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Moto G96 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Moto G96 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Lava Storm Play 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Moto G96 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | PB8T0010IN|PB8T0005IN | |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 1 year | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | June 13, 2025 | July 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | 73.26 x 161.86 x 7.93 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color pOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 92.77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) | Brightness: 1600 Nits (Peak), 1200 Nits (HBM |
| Features | 84% NTSC | 100% DCI P3 Color Space, Water Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 16 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 | No |
| 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 | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/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 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | MOTO AI (AI Mobile) | |
| 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 | FoD FPS, Moto Secure, Thinkshield for Mobile, Attentive Display, Edge Lights, Gestures: Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Flip for DND, Three Finger Screenshot, Pick Upto Silence, Lift to Unlock, Swipe to Split, Quick Launch, Sidebar, Play: Media Controls (Skip Songs Using Volume Keys), Games, Smart Connect, Google Assistant |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony Lytia 700C Sensor, f/1.8 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0um, Quad PDAF - All Pixel Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide) FOV: 118.6 Degree, Macro Vision, f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto Focus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | Sony LYT-700C Sensor |
| OIS | Yes | |
| 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 | Night Vision Mode, Auto Night Vision, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm Options), Panorama, Pro Mode (w/Long Exposure), Live Filters, Tilt Shift, HDR, Macro Vision, Ultra-Res, Artificial Intelligence (Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Photo Enhancement Engine, Super Zoom, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), Other Features: Gesture Selfie, Timer, Burst Shot, Snap in Video Recording, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, QR/ Barcode Scanner, Location Information, RAW Photo Output, Selfie Stick Support, Google Photos Editing (Magic Editor with Reimagine & Auto Frame (Checking Timeframe), Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Video Features: Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS), Dual Capture, Timelapse (w/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Live Video Filters (FHD (at 30 fps Only), Horizon Lock, Other Features: High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 6x), Assistive Grid, Leveler, Audio Zoom, Photo: Upto 10X| Video: Upto 6X |
| Video Recording | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) 0.7um Pixel Size, Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4um Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Hello UI | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55 | |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, HiRES | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W TurboPower |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |