Honor X6s vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 16/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 54 points (70/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 54 points higher (70/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6s Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 194 g 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6s
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (63/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 54 points (70/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.