Huawei Y6p vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 156,818); the Huawei Y6p is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 56 points (77/100 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 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1499

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Huawei Y6p — 18/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6p Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 156818 3842882
Geekbench Single 233 3640
Geekbench Multi 723 11033
Display 6.3" LCD 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2340
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 200 g
Launch price $150 $1499
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Y6p MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +95.9%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Y6p by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6p
$150
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499

Launch price difference: $1349. Huawei Y6p was $1349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (97/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (80/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (69/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.