Honor 9S vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 156,818); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 200g).
Honor 9S
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 144g vs 200g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor 9S and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor 9S by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.