Honor Magic V2 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5000mAh vs…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
4categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
5categories won
1 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic V2 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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.
Honor Magic V2 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1x |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 24 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,449 |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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