Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1350 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 50/100 (a 28-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1395526 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $1799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Lighter: 211g vs 234g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (78/100 vs 50/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (43/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Huawei Pura 80 Ultra was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (43/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.