Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Sony Xperia X Compact
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 155g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 135g vs 155g
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Sony Xperia X Compact, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Sony Xperia X Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 135 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia X Compact — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia X Compact?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Sony Xperia X Compact?
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 X Compact is a better fit for everyday use.