Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-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 (1,622,749 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1250
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Sony Xperia 5 III was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.