Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (75/100 vs 54/100). 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 Virat Curve 5G (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (86/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
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 Virat Curve 5G (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (86/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.