Huawei Mate X7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X7 leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6200
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Huawei Mate X7 scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 7192 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | — |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate X7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate X7 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.