Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 10 III
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690; launch prices were $625 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $625
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 III, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 10 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 690 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $450 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 10 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 709.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $175. Sony Xperia 10 III was $175 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 10 III?
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 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.