Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1520 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1520
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $221. Sony Xperia 1 III was $221 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.