Honor Magic9 Super vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) 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 Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 19 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 438,016); the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact is noticeably lighter (140g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 13/100). 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 XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 4.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 129.0×65.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 879.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (84/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (91/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.