Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 568,395); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 248g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 900x1600 | |
| 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 | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 234.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.