Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1250 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1250
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII — 34/100; 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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.