Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Lava Blaze 3 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $880 and $138. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 528,398); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Lava Blaze 3 5G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Lava Blaze 3 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $880
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Blaze 3 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Lava Blaze 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $138 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Lava Blaze 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 206.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $742. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $742 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (67/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze 3 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze 3 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Lava Blaze 3 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze 3 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze 3 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Lava Blaze 3 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.