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).
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia XA2
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 88/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 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 (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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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.
Launch price difference: $276. Sony Xperia XA2 was $276 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.