Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 67/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,617,928); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3894
- Lighter: 182g vs 231g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.