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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1141829 vs 1135878
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- 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 — 12/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei P50 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 5 III was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
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.