Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $980 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,617,928); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $980 vs $1295
- Better camera (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3851
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $980 | $1295 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 46.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $315. Huawei Pura 90s Pro is cheaper by $315.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 3 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 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.