Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 350.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $176. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $176 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (98/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 10 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.