Honor 300 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
Compare Honor 300 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5300mAh vs…
Honor
Honor 300 Pro
$519
13categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VI
$1,299
2categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor 300 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor 300 Pro claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor 300 Pro. Choose the Honor 300 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor 300 Pro wins on endurance with 5,300 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor 300 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 300 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $519 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 300 Pro vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,120,000Winner | 1,680,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6920 | 6890 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 7.1xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Sculpted flowing curve glass back, aviation aluminum frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16) |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $519Winner | $1,299 |
Honor 300 Pro
The Honor 300 Pro delivers true flagship power with Qualcomm's 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a dedicated 50MP Sony IMX858 3x optical telephoto camera, dual 50MP portrait sensors, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and an eye-caring 3840Hz PWM quad-curved display.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Sony Xperia 1 VI represents a bold evolution for Sony flagship line, adopting a practical 19.5:9 LTPO display, genuine 85mm-to-170mm continuous optical zoom with tele-macro mode, a dedicated 3.5mm audiophile jack, and legendary two-day battery life.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh