Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (2016) runs on the Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 21 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 202g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Sony Xperia XA Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 17/100). 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 XA Ultra (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 21 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Sony Xperia XA Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.