Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 248g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.