Honor Magic8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 105).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 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 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 145.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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.