Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $880 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 42/100 (a 30-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 568,395); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $880
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 46/100). 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 Dragon — 70/100; 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 Dragon (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 900x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 184.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $771. Lava Blaze Dragon was $771 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (67/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
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 Dragon?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.