Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, 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 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.