Honor Magic9 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Honor Magic9 scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 104.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.