Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Lighter: 200g vs 214g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $1499 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.