Honor Magic9 Super vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 16/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 71 points higher (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (91/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 71 points (87/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.