Honor X8b vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Compare Honor X8b vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 4500mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VIII
$1,449
5categories won
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 X8b, 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 X8b 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 X8b 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 X8b vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1x |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 24 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | 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 X8b | Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,449 |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- 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