Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-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 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1242193
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3894
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 6 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 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.