Honor Magic7 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Magic7 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 140.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Magic7 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.