Honor 9S vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 18/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 177,554); the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 197g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 53 points higher (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9293 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor 9S by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (54/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 53 points (71/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.