Honor 70 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,080,933).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1080933
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3309
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor 70 Pro by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Honor 70 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.