Huawei P50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei P50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,141,829 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).

The Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 75
Battery 54
Portability 56
Value for money 44
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1141829 vs 1119714
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4360 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (54/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro 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 Pro Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1141829 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.6" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2700x1228 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 168 g
Launch price $1199 $999
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
67/100
1141829 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -2.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

Huawei P50 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999

Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 5 III was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (75/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (54/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

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

The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 20/100).

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

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