Huawei Mate 80 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Huawei Mate 80 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.