Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,273,046); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3894
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 3.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.