Huawei Pura X View vs Lava Storm Play
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060; launch prices were $1050 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X View leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X View is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 693,978); the Huawei Pura X View has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't; the Huawei Pura X View is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Lava Storm Play
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $1050
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the Lava Storm Play, the Huawei Pura X View scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 36/100, 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 X View is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X View leads Lava Storm Play by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $941. Lava Storm Play was $941 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (65/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura X View is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X View or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura X View leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X View or the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura X View leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Lava Storm Play?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.