Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3330); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 1
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better display (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 389.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.