Honor Win vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Win scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor Win are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 223.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Win was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor Win are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Win is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.