Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,155,792); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4500
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (81/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
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 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.