Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Lava Storm Lite
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 581,041); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Lava Storm Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 581041
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 234g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $89 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Lava Storm Lite by 227.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (80/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.