HMD Vibe vs Lava Storm Lite
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Lite leads — 43/100 vs 27/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Lite is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Storm Lite
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Lava Storm Lite scores 16 points higher (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $89 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Lite leads HMD Vibe by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Lite?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite leads on performance (45/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.