Huawei Mate 80 vs Lava Storm Lite
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $799 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 581,041); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Lava Storm Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 22 points higher (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Lava Storm Lite — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $89 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Lava Storm Lite by 173.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Lava Storm Lite was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (69/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.