Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1520 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 2096581
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6200
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $964 vs $1520
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 7192 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1520 | $964 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $556. Sony Xperia 1 VI is cheaper by $556.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (55/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.