Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1232200
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 222g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.