Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1600 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Lighter: 200g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1600
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.