Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1174. Honor Magic8 was $1174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.