Honor 9A vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 26/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 723
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 34 points higher (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Honor 9A by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (65/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (46/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 34 points (60/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.