Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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

Honor

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

3categories won

5 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 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 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate 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 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 VIII

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

🏷️ ValueMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 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 Ultimate vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

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

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	24 MP

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	226 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,299Winner	$1,449