Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) 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.