Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $350 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 36/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Honor X9a
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $964
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2003
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 11 points higher (47/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $350 | $964 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor X9a by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $614. Honor X9a is cheaper by $614.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (81/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.