Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,324,913).
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Better camera (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1499 |
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Huawei Mate 50 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.