Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 50MP vs 48MP camera…

Honor

Sony Xperia 10 VI

$399

2categories won

1 categories tied · 18 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 10 VI, 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 Sony Xperia 10 VI if its lower retail price 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.

🏷️ ValueSony Xperia 10 VI

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size	6.81"	6.1"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2520
Pixel density	—	449 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	570,000
Geekbench multi	—	2780
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3.7x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	8 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	8 MP
Max video	—	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	21 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Weight	226 g	164 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65 / IP68
Build	—	Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Sony Xperia 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14
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 10 VI
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Sony Xperia 10 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$399Winner