Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $880 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-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 693,978); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $880
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Lava Storm Play, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 51/100). 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 Storm Play — 76/100; 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 Storm Play (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Lava Storm Play by 133.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $771. Lava Storm Play was $771 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (67/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Lava Storm Play?
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 Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.