Honor X9 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9 5G has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Honor X9 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Performance 46
Display 65
Camera 31
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
  • Lighter: 186g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Honor X9 5G: The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9 5G Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1232200
Geekbench Single 905 1488
Geekbench Multi 2003 3373
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 5G and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +52.0%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Honor X9 5G by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (65/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (46/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Honor X9 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.