Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 229g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (74/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (74/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.