Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 5 III was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (67/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.