Honor 70 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor 70 (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor 70 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor 70 (69/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.