Honor X8b vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
Compare Honor X8b vs Sony Xperia 10 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 4500mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $699 vs $399. Full…

Honor
Honor X8b
$699
5categories won

Sony
Sony Xperia 10 VI
$399
6categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 10 VI takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 10 VI proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Sony Xperia 10 VI. Choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Sony Xperia 10 VI takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 21W charging.
Sony Xperia 10 VI provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 8GB RAM.
Sony Xperia 10 VI takes photography with 48MP optics.
Sony Xperia 10 VI wins on budget and value at $399 compared to $699.
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 Sony Xperia 10 VI: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2520Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 449 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 HzWinner | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 570,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 2780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 WWinner | 21 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 g | 164 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65 / IP68 |
| Build | — | Lightweight matte polymer chassis with translucent resin design, Gorilla Glass Victus front |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $399Winner |
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 10 VI
The Sony Xperia 10 VI is an audiophile and endurance marvel, weighing an astonishing 164g with 2-day battery life from its 5,000mAh cell. Features a cinematic 21:9 wide OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, dual front-facing stereo speakers, a 3.5mm Hi-Res audio jack, 48MP OIS 2-in-1 zoom camera, and full IP65/IP68 water immersion proofing.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh