Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1165 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,116,240); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1165 vs $1295
- Better camera (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6200
- Lighter: 197g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (58/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 29.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (58/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.