Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,395,526 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the stronger camera (175 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1395526 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 186g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1350
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 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 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (65/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | 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 5.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Sony Xperia 1 III was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 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 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (65/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura 80 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.