Huawei Pura X Max vs Lava Play Max
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Lava Play Max
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Lava Play Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Lava Play Max by 139.5% 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 X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Lava Play Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.