Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1050 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1050
- Better portability (76/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (76/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Sony Xperia 5 III was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (68/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (76/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.