Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-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 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 V is noticeably lighter (159g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 10 V
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 V better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 V, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 78 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 10 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 10 V by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (87/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 V?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 V?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 10 V — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 V?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 V?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 10 V?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.