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Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs…

Honor Magic V3 official product image

Honor

Magic V3

$1,699

5categories won

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leaked design and specifications

Sony

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

8categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V3, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,150 mAh.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

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

🏷️ ValueXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII wins on budget and value at $1449 compared to $1699.

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 V3 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size
7.92"
6.5"
Resolution
2156 x 2344Winner
1080 x 2340
Pixel density
402 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1800 nits
2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node
4 nm
3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score
2,040,000
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Geekbench multi
6780
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Maximum RAM
16 GB
16 GB
Maximum storage
1TBWinner
512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor
50 MP
50 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Optical zoom
3.5x
7.1xWinner
Ultrawide
40 MP
48 MPWinner
Selfie camera
20 MP
24 MPWinner
Max video
4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
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Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity
5,150 mAh
5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging
66 WWinner
45 W
Wireless charging
50 WWinner
20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Weight
226 g
192 gWinner
Thickness
4.35 mmWinner
8.2 mm
Water resistance
IPX8
IP68
Build
Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber
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Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system
Android 14
Android 16
OS updates
4 years
4 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecificationMagic V3Xperia 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
$1,699
$1,449Winner

Honor Magic V3

The Honor Magic V3 shattered all physical records for book-style foldables, measuring an unimaginable 9.2mm folded and 4.35mm unfolded, weighing just 226g, while packing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 50MP periscope telephoto, 50W wireless charging, and IPX8 water resistance.

Display
7.92"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,150mAh
Full Magic V3 specifications →

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
Full Xperia 1 VIII specifications →

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