Honor GT Pro vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $485 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 21/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $485
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Honor GT Pro scores 62 points higher (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1423.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $136. Sony Xperia XA2 was $136 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (81/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (70/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 62 points (83/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.