Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,811,490); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1811490
- Lighter: 200g vs 222g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (97/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.