Honor Magic8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-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 (3,966,144 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $601. Honor Magic8 Pro was $601 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.