Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 V
Verdict
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 V tie on the OH Rank at a score of 66. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max wins on Battery and Main Camera; Sony Xperia 1 V wins on Performance and Screen. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is 6.5mm wider than Sony Xperia 1 V. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the more recent release, from Aug 1, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
66
66
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
77.1mm (3.04in) · Aug 1, 2026 · Rank #132
5+8+9+12+15+5+4+0+3+5 = 66
* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie* TOP Desktop ReplacementMidrange
EDITORIAL: Huawei top phone comes with a new 5nm chip (compared to 7nm predecessor and 3nm competition) and a newly designed imaging setup ready to claim the top photography spot again. Huawei was able to finally upgrade its Android 12-based OS to (last year's) Android 16 but this is where meaningful updates end. Performance remains a problem, software workarounds remain workarounds, the Silicone-Carbon battery tech is still missing, LTPO screen doesn't dial down to save the battery as one would expect it to do. Pura remains a (photo) niche product with a big promise.
PROs
outstanding build (with some stand-out colors), 1150nits 460ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen, IP69 protection, outstanding photos from a new 50MP main + 200MP periscope telephoto + 40MP ultrawide setup, excellent selfie, upgrade from Android 12-based to Android 16-based OS with ability to use more of Google apps (still through GBox), desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Port and OTG, satellite connectivity (China-only version)
CONs
smudge-prone design (for solid colors), big & heavy (230g), disappointing midrange performance from a new Kirin 9030S (5nm) chip with UFS 4.1 performance, only 24hr endurance from a big 6000mAh (5400mAh in EU) non-Si-C battery with 60min 100W (80W wireless) charging, minimal refresh rate variability and no Dolby Vision or HDR10+ on a LTPO tech screen, no expandable storage, no commitment on number of OS updates at all, limited AI integration compared to competition
Sony Xperia 1 V
70.6mm (2.78in) · Jul 2023 · Rank #136
7+6+13+12+12+3+5+5+3+0 = 66
EDITORIAL: The craftmeship and Japanese engineering shine her with great build, narrow 21:9 body that allows easy one-hand use and scrolling down long pages. A no notch, 4k, >640ppi (!) screen provides full-screen viewing of cinema content. Loud front facing speakers. IP68 water and dust resistance. Reliable cameras and great video recording. Dedicated two-step camera button. Tool-less SIM tray with fast SDmemory card option allows for swapping memory cards in seconds. headphone/microphone jack allows for using external microphones for your video footage.
PROs
itâs historical value, great built, excellent one-hand-use design, very hi-res screen with no notch what so ever, very capable photo and video setup, expandable storage and earphone jack.
CONs
only 1-day 5000mAh battery life (due to very high res screen), multiple photo and multiple video recording apps with steep learning curve. OS updates only up to Android 15. (updated Apr 3, 2025)
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