Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. Both devices score the same overall rating of 50/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513).

Both devices scored the same rating of 50/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 39
Battery 34
Portability 51
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 206g vs 211g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia Pro-I received the same MobileRank rating — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1119714
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
50/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +26.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (39/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

Both devices scored 50/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia Pro-I.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.