Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
196 g |
| thickness |
8.3 mm |
| width |
78.1 mm |
| height |
168.8 mm |
| volume |
109.421224 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP64 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G features a compact design with a weight of 196 g and dimensions of 168.8 mm in height, 78.1 mm in width, and a thickness of 8.3 mm. It offers water resistance and comes with an IP64 rating for basic protection against dust and water. The device does not have a rugged build, nor is it foldable, but its overall volume is 109.42 cm³, making it comfortable to handle despite its large display.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.75" |
| pixel density |
260 ppi |
| resolution |
720 x 1600 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G boasts a large 6.75″ LCD, IPS display offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 260 ppi. With a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, the display provides fluid visuals, although it lacks support for advanced features like Gorilla Glass or HDR10. It also includes a touch screen for intuitive interaction but does not offer an Always-On Display or a secondary screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 |
| GPU name |
IMG BXM-8-256 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.6 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| GPU clock speed |
900 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
3200 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
4 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| GPU execution units |
4 |
| GPU turbo |
900 MHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
5W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
64 |
| L3 cache |
2 MB |
The Lava Storm Play 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7060 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It features a total CPU clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz and a GPU clock speed of 900 MHz with integrated graphics for efficient performance. The device supports multithreading, utilizes big.LITTLE technology, and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance across various tasks.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 2 MP |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
8MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1440 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G features a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP and 2MP configuration, allowing for high-quality photos with phase-detection autofocus and the ability to record videos at 1440 x 30 fps. It also supports slow-motion video recording and comes equipped with a flash for better low-light shots. The 8MP front camera ensures clear selfies, and both cameras offer manual control features such as manual exposure, ISO, and focus adjustments.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G runs on Android 15 and includes various privacy and customization options. Users can benefit from clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. It also supports features like dark mode, split screen, and PiP, while offering tools like Live Text and full-page screenshots. The device provides flexibility with options such as media picker, customizable notifications, and multi-user system support.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
18W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery that supports fast charging at 18W, ensuring efficient power delivery. While it does not offer wireless or reverse wireless charging, it includes a charger in the box and features a battery level indicator for easy monitoring of charge status. The battery is non-removable, offering long-lasting power for extended use.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Lava Storm Play 5G offers a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio connections and delivers immersive sound through its stereo speakers. However, it does not support advanced Bluetooth audio technologies such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD, and it also lacks a built-in radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
June 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.2 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✕ |
| download speed |
2770 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
1250 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The device offers robust connectivity with 5G support, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C for fast data transfers. It also includes features such as GPS, compass, and dual SIM support, along with an external memory slot for expanded storage. While lacking NFC and satellite SOS capabilities, it delivers strong download speeds of up to 2770 MBits/s and upload speeds of 1250 MBits/s.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device includes a video light to enhance your visual content, but lacks features like sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display, providing a straightforward, functional experience without these specialized additions.