Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 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 1,902,468); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Lighter: 200g vs 248g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.