HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Storm Lite
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Storm Lite
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 196g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Lava Storm Lite scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $89 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Lite leads HMD Pulse+ by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (45/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Storm Lite?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite leads on performance (45/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.