Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $625 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100; 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 Plus (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 10 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $429 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 10 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 1328.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $196. Sony Xperia 10 Plus was $196 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
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 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.