Huawei Mate 80 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (76/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Huawei Mate 80 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (41/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.