Huawei Pura X Max vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1520 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 877,641); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Lava Play Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 877641
- 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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $1520
- Better portability (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Lava Play Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $175 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Lava Play Ultra by 140.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1345. Lava Play Ultra was $1345 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.