Honor 600 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $549 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor 600 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,038,473 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor 600 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3038473 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor 600 Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor 600 Pro — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3038473 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 600 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 146.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor 600 Pro was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 600 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.