Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 77/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3842882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.