Huawei Pura X Max
₱84,000
Huawei Pura X Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Pura X Max wins with superior specs: it has a better battery (5300 mAh vs 5000 mAh) and better main camera (50 MP wide, PDAF, OIS vs 50 MP periscope telephoto, PDAF, OIS). Memory, storage, and price are tied, but its lower cost makes it the overall better value.
Winner for most people: Huawei Pura X Max
- Huawei Pura X Max — 3 wins
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 1 wins
- 2 ties
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| Spec | Huawei Pura X Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.7 inches Foldable LTPO2 OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 1828 x 2584 pixels (~412 ppi density) | 6.5" LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| Processor | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) (9-core 1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)) |
| GPU | Maleoon 935 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom; 12.5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF; Selfie: 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide); Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 48 MP (wide) + 48 MP (periscope telephoto) + 48 MP (ultrawide), 12 MP selfie |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| Dimensions | 229g, 5.2mm thickness | 200g, 8.3mm thickness |
| Weight | 229g | 200g |
| SIM | — | — |
| Features | — | — |
| Price | ₱84,000 | ₱89,940 |
Which should you buy?
Budget-conscious users should consider the Huawei Pura X Max for its competitive pricing and solid specs, while power users prioritizing weight and high-end optics might prefer the Sony Xperia 1 VIII.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Huawei Pura X Max worth it over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Yes—its better battery (5300 mAh vs 5000 mAh) and solid main camera (50 MP wide, PDAF, OIS) justify the lower price (₱84,000 vs ₱89,940).
Which has the better camera?
The Huawei Pura X Max has the better main camera: 50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS vs 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a longer battery life: 5300 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is better value for money?
The Huawei Pura X Max is better value for money at ₱84,000 vs ₱89,940, despite tied specs in memory and storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII offer better ergonomics?
Yes—it is lighter (229g vs 200g) compared to the Huawei Pura X Max.
Are the cameras comparable?
The main cameras differ: Huawei has 50 MP wide, PDAF, OIS vs Sony has 50 MP periscope telephoto, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom.