Huawei P50 Pocket vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1410 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1410
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $115. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $115 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (54/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (53/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.