Honor 300 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Honor 300 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5300mAh vs 5200mAh…
Honor
Honor 300
$379
7categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
8categories won
6 categories tied · 21 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, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor 300 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 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor 300 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 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 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 vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 840,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3420 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 gWinner | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6.97 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Ultra-thin carved glass, aluminum alloy 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 | 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 | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $1,399 |
Honor 300
The Honor 300 breaks boundaries by measuring an impossibly slim 6.97mm and weighing only 175g while accommodating a large 5,300mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired fast charging. Features dual 50MP Sony rear cameras, a 50MP selfie shooter, and 4,000 nits eye comfort display.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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