Honor GT 2 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 77/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 14 points higher (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (88/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (88/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.