Huawei Pura X View vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1050 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X View leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura X View is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1050 vs $1299
- Better camera (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Pura X View scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 36/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X View leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura X View was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei Pura X View 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X View edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.