Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,617,928); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3851
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $964 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.