Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1165 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 1232200
- 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
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1165 vs $1299
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (77/100 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 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (65/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $134. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind was $134 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (77/100 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 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (65/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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.