Honor Magic8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Honor Magic8 scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 821.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.