Huawei Mate X7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X7 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X7
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 236g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Huawei Mate X7 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.