Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1636
- Lighter: 185g vs 248g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 44.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.