Huawei Y6p vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $150 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 21/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y6p has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 156,818).

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 39 points (60/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Performance 8
Display 33
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 18
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 723
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 39 points higher (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Y6p — 18/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (65/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6p Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 156818 1232200
Geekbench Single 233 1488
Geekbench Multi 723 3373
Display 6.3" LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1600x720 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 13 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 186 g
Launch price $150 $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y6p and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y6p MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +87.3%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Huawei Y6p by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6p
$150
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $1149. Huawei Y6p was $1149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (65/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (90/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (46/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 39 points (60/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y6p or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y6p over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.