Honor Magic8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1295
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Honor Magic8 Pro was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (91/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.