Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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 Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 248g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). 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, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- 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 Pro-I
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.