Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP camera…

Honor

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

3categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1299.

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 Ultimate vs Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	6.81"	6.5"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	—	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	—	6890
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	226 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,299	$1,299