Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh…

Honor

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Pro 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 Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VIII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Pro

Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

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

🏷️ ValueMagic 8 Pro

Magic 8 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 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.

Magic 8 Pro vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.8"	6.5"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	453 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,050,000	—
Geekbench multi	10380	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	4K@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	6,200 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	80 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	223 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.8 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP68
Build	Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0)	Android 16
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,099Winner	$1,449

Honor Magic 8 Pro

Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.

Display: 6.8"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 6,200mAh

Full Magic 8 Pro 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 →