Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1599
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $304. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $304 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (69/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.