Honor Win RT vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $384 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Honor Win RT scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 186.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $615. Honor Win RT was $615 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (45/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.