Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,155,792); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the stronger camera (163 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4500 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1200 vs $1299
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1400
- Lighter: 186g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $1299 |
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (65/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.