HMD Arc vs Lava Storm Lite

HMD Arc

Unisoc SC9863A

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Lava Storm Lite

MediaTek Dimensity 6400

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The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 20/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 153,667).

The Lava Storm Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 23 points (43/100 vs 20/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Arc

Performance 9

Display 31

Camera 10

Battery 43

Portability 57

Value for money —

Lava Storm Lite

Performance 45

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 59

Value for money 80

What makes HMD Arc better?

Lighter: 185g vs 196g

Overall rating 20/100

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?

Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 153667
Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 205
Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 846
Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

Higher performance (45/100 vs 9/100)
Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
Better display (55/100 vs 31/100)
Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Lava Storm Lite scores 23 points higher (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).

Lava Storm Lite: The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Arc	Lava Storm Lite
Processor	Unisoc SC9863A	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu	153667	581041
Geekbench Single	205	803
Geekbench Multi	846	2047
Display	6.5" IPS LCD	6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution	576x1280	720x1600
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	10W	15W
Main camera	13 MP	50 MP
Front camera	5 MP	5 MP
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	64GB / 128GB
OS	Android 14 Go	Android 15
Brightness (peak)	460 nits	—
NFC	no	no
Protection	IP54	IP64
Dimensions	166.4×76.9×9.0 mm	168.8×78.1×8.3 mm
Weight	185 g	196 g
Launch price	—	$89