Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.