Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 19 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 201g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1500 | |
| 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 | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 612.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.