HMD Aura vs Lava Storm Play

HMD Aura

Unisoc SC9863A1

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Lava Storm Play

MediaTek Dimensity 7060

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The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 21/100 (a 24-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); the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 196g).

The Lava Storm Play significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 24 points (45/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Aura

Performance 9

Display 32

Camera 10

Battery 43

Portability 64

Value for money —

Lava Storm Play

Performance 51

Display 55

Camera 30

Battery 43

Portability 59

Value for money 76

What makes HMD Aura better?

Lighter: 175g vs 196g

Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)

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 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 24 points higher (45/100 vs 21/100). 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 Aura (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Aura	Lava Storm Play
Processor	Unisoc SC9863A1	MediaTek Dimensity 7060
AnTuTu	153667	693978
Geekbench Single	205	1037
Geekbench Multi	846	2386
Display	6.6" IPS LCD	6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution	720x1612	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 13	Android 15
Brightness (peak)	480 nits	750 nits
NFC	no	no
Protection	—	IP64
Dimensions	163.9×75.5×8.9 mm	168.8×78.1×8.3 mm
Weight	175 g	196 g
Launch price	—	$109