Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera…

Honor

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

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 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, 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 VII 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.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 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.

Magic 8 Ultimate vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.81"	6.5"
Resolution	1280 x 2800	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	—	529 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7xWinner	3.5x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	226 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 16	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 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,299Winner	$1,399