Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1600 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-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 Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
- Cheaper at launch: $1600 vs $1799
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 249g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- 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 Pro-I
- 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 Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (68/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (68/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads on performance (73/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.