Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 693,978); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 693978
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 222g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Lava Storm Play, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 161.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (78/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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.