Huawei P50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 67/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,141,829); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei P50 Pro has the stronger camera (143 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV received the same MobileRank rating — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Huawei P50 Pro by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (75/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
Both devices scored 67/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.