Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Faster charging: 30W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD IPS | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.