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 $1499. 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).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Honor 300 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Performance 83
Display 83
Camera 66
Battery 80
Portability 57
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
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 $1499

  • 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: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192

  • 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 — 82/100, 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 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).

Honor 300 Pro: The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
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, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 200 g
Launch price $470 $1499
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
66
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 300 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2508188 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +34.7%
3842882 AnTuTu

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
Honor 300 Pro
$470
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499

Launch price difference: $1029. Honor 300 Pro was $1029 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.