Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $980 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 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 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $980
- Better portability (71/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, 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 90s Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (71/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $805. Lava Play Ultra was $805 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (71/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.