Honor Magic4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic4 Pro

Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 62
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 100W vs 15W

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3842882
Geekbench Single 1662 3639
Geekbench Multi 4188 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 100W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 126 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 48 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 100W
66
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +66.3%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic4 Pro

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.