Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-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 693,978); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 693978
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 51/100)
- 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 Play 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 Play, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). 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 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2386 | |
| 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 | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 750 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 | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 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 Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Lava Storm Play by 174.1% 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 Storm Play (80/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play 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 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Play?
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 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.