Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $350 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 592,015).

The Honor X9a edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $449

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2003
  • Lighter: 168g vs 175g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Honor X9a scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (2/100 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 592015 895533
Geekbench Single 905 1015
Geekbench Multi 2003 2920
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 168 g
Price $350 $449
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 +33.9%
895533 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Honor X9a by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $99. Honor X9a is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (2/100 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 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor X9a edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.