Huawei P50 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).

The Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 75
Battery 54
Portability 56
Value for money 44
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1141829 vs 1119714
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4360 mAh

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pro Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1141829 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.6" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2700x1228 1644x3840
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 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 195 g 211 g
Launch price $1199 $1799
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • 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 Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
67/100
1141829 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -2.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

Huawei P50 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $600. Huawei P50 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

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

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.