Honor 300 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 300 Pro has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,508,188).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2508188
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 300 Pro — 76/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2508188 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor 300 Pro by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1030. Honor 300 Pro was $1030 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Honor 300 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.