Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia XZ
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 205g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia XZ, the Honor Magic8 scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). 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 XZ (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2900 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 | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia XZ by 1109.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.