HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 196g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Storm Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play 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 Play are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 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 | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 750 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 | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 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 Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads HMD Pulse+ by 51.9% 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 Play notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (51/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play 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 Play are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.