Huawei Mate 80 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
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
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Mate 80 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Huawei Mate 80 was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (69/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.