Honor WIN RT2 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 238g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (58/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (97/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (58/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.