Honor 9A vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 26/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 156,818); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't.
Honor 9A
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 723
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 38 points higher (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor 9A (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 9A and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor 9A by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor 9A (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 38 points (64/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.