Honor Magic 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5650mAh vs…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
9categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
2categories won
8 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 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. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 wins on endurance with 5,650 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and smooth everyday multitasking.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $1449.
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 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 2800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 9780 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 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@60fps, 1080p@240fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 20 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Xperia 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 | $749Winner | $1,449 |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
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