Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia X Compact
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 135g vs 201g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia X Compact, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (92/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia X Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 800 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 135 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (92/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia X Compact — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia X Compact is a better fit for everyday use.