Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia L4
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 19/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia L4
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 234g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia L4, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia L4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1680 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3580 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia L4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L4 by 971.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (86/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia L4?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 58 points (77/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia L4?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia L4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia L4?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia L4?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia L4?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.