Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1599 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-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 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3842882
- 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 97/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic V6 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 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 Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.