Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1299 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 53/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Lava Play Ultra
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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $1299
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 21 points higher (74/100 vs 53/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1124. Lava Play Ultra was $1124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 21 points (74/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.