Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $2799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Sony Xperia 1 III was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.