Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1242193
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 234g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.