Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 879714
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 234g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Lava Play Ultra by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.