Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 180,440); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't; the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is noticeably lighter (154g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Lighter: 154g vs 205g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), the Honor Magic8 scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2620 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 154 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 2137.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia R1 (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.