Huawei P50 Pocket vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1410 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).

The Huawei P50 Pocket edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Performance 63
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 69
Value for money 8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 40MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1410 vs $1799

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei P50 Pocket scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 8/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 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 Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei P50 Pocket: The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pocket Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2790x1188 1644x3840
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 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 11
NFC no yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 211 g
Launch price $1410 $1799
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • 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 Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pocket Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100
1119714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pocket
$1410
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $389. Huawei P50 Pocket was $389 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 Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 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 Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pocket edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.