Honor 9A vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 51 points higher (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor 9A by 95.4% 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 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 Honor 9A and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 51 points (77/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.