Huawei Y5p vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Y5p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y5p doesn't; the Huawei Y5p is noticeably lighter (144g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5p
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Y5p better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 200g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y5p vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y5p | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5p
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y5p
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5p
- 3020 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y5p and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Y5p by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y5p
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (80/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5p or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y5p and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Y5p has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5p or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5p or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y5p over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.