Honor Magic9 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Honor Magic9 scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1891.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (99/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.