Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,842,882); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.