Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,247,061 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1247061 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Lava Play Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 41.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.