Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $750 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-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 (1,617,928 vs 1,119,714).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1417
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 3373 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $1799 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1049. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $1049 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (57/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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.