Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). 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 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
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 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.