HMD Arc vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 20/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 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 Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 25 points higher (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play 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 Play and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2386 | |
| 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 | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 750 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 | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads HMD Arc by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (51/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 25 points (45/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.