Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,395,526); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $1500
- Better camera (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Lighter: 200g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (56/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Huawei Pura 80 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (56/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.