Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1250 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $1299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1417
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). 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 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
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 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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.