Honor GT Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $485 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 212g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor GT Pro scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Honor GT Pro was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.