Honor Magic7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,967,184).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1500
- Better camera (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic7 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic7 by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $901. Honor Magic7 was $901 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.