Lava Storm 5G vs iQOO Z9x
Here you can compare Lava Storm 5G and iQOO Z9x. Comparing Lava Storm 5G vs iQOO Z9x on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Lava Storm 5G stands against iQOO Z9x and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Lava Storm 5G is ₹10,499 and for iQOO Z9x is ₹12,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 21, 2025.
| Specification | Lava Storm 5G | iQOO Z9x |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 2400 x 1200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Price | ₹10,499 | ₹12,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 79 / 100 Better Specs | 74 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 2400 x 1200 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 86.4% Less Bezels |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.96 mm | 7.99 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | FM Radio No No | No Water Resistant Reverse Charging |
General
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Storm 5G | Z9x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 21, 2023 | April 24, 2024 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 168.7 x 8.96 mm | 76 x 165.7 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Gale Green, Thunder Black | Tornado Green, Storm Grey |
Display
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 2400 x 1200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 369 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 86.4% |
| Features | 1000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Low Blue Light Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77(3300-3800MHz)/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light | Accelerometer, Ambient light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Vibration on Call connection, Conference Call, Anonymous & Auto Call recording | Dual Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live photo, Documents | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@ 2.4GHz & 6xCortex-A55@ 2GHz | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 25 hours | 36 hours |
| Video Playback Time | 21 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 71 hours |
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