HMD Vibe vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Storm Play leads — 45/100 vs 27/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Play has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 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 Play, the Lava Storm Play scores 18 points higher (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2386 | |
| 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 | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 750 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 | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads HMD Vibe by 38.9% 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 Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.