Huawei Mate 80 vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $799 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-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 693,978); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 51/100)
- 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 Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Lava Storm Play, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). 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 Play — 76/100; 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 Play (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (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 Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2386 | |
| 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 | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| 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 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Lava Storm Play by 129.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Lava Storm Play was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (69/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (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 Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play 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 Play?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lava Storm Play?
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 Play?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.