Honor Win vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 229g
- Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Win scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $901. Honor Win was $901 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win (69/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Win (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Win edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.