Honor X9 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 592,015).
Honor X9 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Lighter: 189g vs 197g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X9 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor X9 5G by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (54/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.