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Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP…

Honor Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design official product image

Honor

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

$1,599

11categories won

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leaked design and specifications

Sony

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

4categories won

4 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design. Choose the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design wins on endurance with 5,850 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII wins on budget and value at $1449 compared to $1599.

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 Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Screen size
6.8"
6.5"
Resolution
1280 x 2800Winner
1080 x 2340
Pixel density
453 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
5000 nitsWinner
2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node
3 nm
3 nm
AnTuTu score
2,940,000
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Geekbench multi
9820
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Maximum RAM
24 GBWinner
16 GB
Maximum storage
1TBWinner
512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Main sensor
50 MP
50 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Optical zoom
3x
7.1xWinner
Ultrawide
50 MPWinner
48 MP
Selfie camera
50 MPWinner
24 MP
Max video
4K@120fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision
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Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Capacity
5,850 mAhWinner
5,500 mAh
Wired charging
100 WWinner
45 W
Wireless charging
80 WWinner
20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Weight
228 g
192 gWinner
Thickness
8.8 mm
8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68 / IP69
IP68
Build
Porsche aerodynamic flyline ceramic and titanium body, Giant Rhino Glass front
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Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
Operating system
Android 15
Android 16
OS updates
5 yearsWinner
4 years
Security updates
6 yearsWinner
5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationHonor Magic 7 RSR Porsche DesignXperia 1 VIII
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
No
Yes
Launch price
$1,599
$1,449Winner

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

Co-created with the Porsche Design studio in Zell am See, Austria, the Magic 7 RSR is an ultra-luxury supercar smartphone. Sculpted with a Porsche aerodynamic flyline ceramic rear and titanium chassis, it features a 200MP periscope telephoto, variable f/1.4-f/2.0 LOFIC primary sensor, Tandem Dual-Stack OLED, and two-way satellite connectivity.

Display
6.8"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,850mAh
Full Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design specifications →

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Xperia 1 VIII builds on Sony cinematic heritage with continuous physical optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm, 4K LTPO OLED panel with Bravia AI remastering, and zero AI overprocessing.

Display
6.5"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,500mAh
Full Xperia 1 VIII specifications →

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