Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 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 248g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (71/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Lava Play Ultra by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (71/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.