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 — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-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 Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

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 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.