Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1520 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 978,910); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Sony Xperia Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1520 vs $2499
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 Pro (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (58/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3191 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $2499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- 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 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Sony Xperia Pro by 115.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $979. Huawei Pura X Max was $979 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (77/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (72/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (58/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.