Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,324,913); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has the stronger camera (149 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 56/100). 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 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 56/100).
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 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.