Honor 90 Smart vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Honor 90 Smart vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5330mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1399…
Honor
Honor 90 Smart
$699
3categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 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 90 Smart, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor 90 Smart 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 90 Smart if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor 90 Smart wins on endurance with 5,330 mAh and 35W 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 90 Smart provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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 90 Smart vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1920 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 52 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 12 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,330 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,399 |
Honor 90 Smart
Honor 90 Smart pairs a 108MP main camera, 5330mAh battery, 35W SuperCharge, dual speakers with 200% volume mode, and 5G network support in a sleek contemporary design.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,330mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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