Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 V
Verdict
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 V tie on the OH Rank at a score of 66. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max wins on Main Camera and Selfie; Sony Xperia 5 V wins on Battery and Screen. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is 9.1mm wider than Sony Xperia 5 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 5 V
68mm (2.68in) · Sep 2023 · Rank #135
5+12+11+12+12+3+3+5+3+0 = 66
EDITORIAL: This 68mm wide flagship phone is a little marvel of Japanese engineering. It came with the top processor (SD 8 Gen 2), amazing battery life, cameras with Sony Alpha tech, SDmemory expansion, quality front facing speakers, a great 21.5:9 screen proportion that excels at scrolling content and showing movies full-screen, no selfie camera cut out, a camera button and even a tool-less SIM card tray⦠Sony was out to razzle-dazzle us!
PROs
Sonyâs last small flagship, excellent 2-day 5000mAh Li/Po battery endurance with sub-90min 30W charging, always-on 120Hz refresh rate very accurate 800nits punch hole-free 21:9 screen with front facing speakers, excellent pics from Zeiss optics 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide (both dual pixel PDAF OIS) back camera and good selfies from a (non-AF) 12MP, SDmemory slot and headphone jack, tool-less SIM tray
CONs
Sonyâs lack of commitment to software development and support, only 2 OS updates (updated May 27, 2025)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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