Huawei Mate 80 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (76/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (76/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.