Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor X9a (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor X9a by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor X9a (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.