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 52/100 (a 26-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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 26 points (78/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 81
Portability 25
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1395526 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3373
  • 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 63/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 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 26 points higher (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). 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 20/100). 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).

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra: The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 80 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1395526 1119714
Geekbench Single 1370 1488
Geekbench Multi 4446 3373
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
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
100
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1276
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
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 HiSilicon Kirin 9020
78/100
1395526 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -24.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
$1350
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

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 20/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 26 points (78/100 vs 52/100).

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 — 52/100.

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 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).

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.