Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,107,301); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1520
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Pura X Max by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 7 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 VIII?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.