Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Lava Storm Lite
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-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 581,041); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Lava Storm Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 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 248g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Lava Storm Lite, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 45/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $89 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Lava Storm Lite by 227.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (75/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Storm Lite?
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 Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.