Honor GT Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $485 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor GT Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 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 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 166.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $814. Honor GT Pro was $814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (70/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.