Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $980 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 693,978); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Lava Storm Play is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $980
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Lava Storm Play, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, 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 90s Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Lava Storm Play by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $871. Lava Storm Play was $871 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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.