Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $625 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Honor Magic8 scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; 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 XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1775.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Sony Xperia XA2 was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.