Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 215,323); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Overall rating 19/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3580 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 1775.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $176 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (85/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
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 XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.