Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,388,314); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1500
- Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic V3 by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Honor Magic V3 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.