Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1295
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Honor Magic8 was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic8 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.