Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $880 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 53/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $880
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; 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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Lava Play Ultra by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $705. Lava Play Ultra was $705 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.