Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1220 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,383,793 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1383793 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1220 vs $1299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 186g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ — 50/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1220 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.