Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1090 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.