Huawei P50 Pocket vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1410 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 52/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 40MP vs 12MP
- Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1410
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, 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 "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Sony Xperia 1 III was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (42/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Huawei P50 Pocket by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.