Huawei P50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,141,829).
Huawei P50 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1295
- Better camera (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1295 |
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei P50 Pro by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $96. Huawei P50 Pro was $96 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro 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 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.