Huawei P50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1500
- Better camera (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei P50 Pro by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Huawei P50 Pro was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.