Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- 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
- Higher performance (73/100 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 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1600
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100, 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 RS Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 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 | 20GB | 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 | 249 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Sony Xperia 1 III was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (68/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on performance (73/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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.