Huawei P50 Pocket vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1410 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 51/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 63
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 69
Value for money 8
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 40MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 190g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1410

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 5 III received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 8/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pocket Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.9" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2790x1188 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 11
NFC no yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 168 g
Launch price $1410 $999
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2790x1188
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pocket Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pocket
$1410
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999

Launch price difference: $411. Sony Xperia 5 III was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

Both devices scored 51/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 III.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Huawei P50 Pocket leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.