Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,383,793 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1383793 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1370
- Lighter: 172g vs 226g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1220 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.