Honor 300 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Honor 300 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5300mAh vs 5200mAh…
Honor
Honor 300 Pro
$519
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
9categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Honor 300 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor 300 Pro takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 300 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor 300 Pro wins on endurance with 5,300 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 300 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $519 vs $1399.
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 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,120,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6920 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $519Winner | $1,399 |
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 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh