Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1250 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 978,910); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $2499
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 21W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- 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 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1249. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $1249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.