HMD Skyline vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 693,978); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1015
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Storm Play, the HMD Skyline scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Lava Storm Play by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.