Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (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 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 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 (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 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 90s Pro Max vs the Lava Play Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Lava Play Max by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.