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 — 70/100 vs 46/100 (a 24-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 1,290,942).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 46
Design 38
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 24 points higher (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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 1290942 3842882
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
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 0W 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
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
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100 +66.4%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).

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

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