Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1520 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1520
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 35/100). 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 10 VII — 34/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 135.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1071. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $1071 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.