Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 V

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1250 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,617,928); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 230g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 54
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 40
What makes Huawei Pura 90s 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 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1617928
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3851
  • Lighter: 187g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $900 vs $1250

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V 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 V (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Sony Xperia 1 V
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1617928 1761879
Geekbench Single 1417 2004
Geekbench Multi 3851 5311
Display 6.9" LTPO OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1308x2880 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 230 g 187 g
Price $1250 $900
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100
1617928 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 +8.2%
1761879 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 V leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900

Price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 1 V is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V 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 V (74/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (64/100 vs 39/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.