Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $1090 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1090
- Better portability (60/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; 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 XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (60/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1734.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $741. Sony Xperia XA2 was $741 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (60/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Sony Xperia XA2?
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.