Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $750 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,247,061 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1247061 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1299
- Better camera (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.