Huawei P50 Pocket vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Better main camera: 40MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (66/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.