Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1250 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,622,749); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VII
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
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $1295
- Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3894
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (74/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 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 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.