Honor Win vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 51/100 (a 27-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 1135878
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Honor Win scores 27 points higher (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win (76/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 251.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Win was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Honor Win (76/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 27 points (78/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.