Honor GT 2 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (88/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor GT 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (88/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.