Honor WIN RT2 vs Sony Xperia XA1
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 15/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Sony Xperia XA1
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 238g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Sony Xperia XA1, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 66 points higher (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Sony Xperia XA1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio P20 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 798 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (97/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (58/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia XA1 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Sony Xperia XA1?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.