Honor Win RT vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $384 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,095,021); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Honor Win RT
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $384 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3095021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Win RT leads (83/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (50/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3095021 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $384 | $1499 |
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Win RT and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Win RT by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1115. Honor Win RT is cheaper by $1115.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (90/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (50/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Honor Win RT by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.