Huawei Mate 80 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Huawei Mate 80 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.