HMD Fusion vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 568,395); the HMD Fusion has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2115
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Lava Storm Play, the HMD Fusion scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads HMD Fusion by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Fusion
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Fusion edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.