Honor 300 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $580 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 300 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 300 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,237,843).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $1295
- Better camera (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6511
- Lighter: 197g vs 198g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor 300 Ultra scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor 300 Ultra by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $715. Honor 300 Ultra was $715 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 300 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 300 Ultra leads on camera score (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.