Huawei Mate 80 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $799 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Lava Play Ultra by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $624. Lava Play Ultra was $624 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.