Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Lava Play Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.