Honor X9b 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Honor X9b 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1399…
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
5categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
6categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win
The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Honor X9b 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor X9b 5G takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9b 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor X9b 5G wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 35W fast charging.
Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9b 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1399.
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 X9b 5G vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 2,950,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2800 | 10100Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 52 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,399 |
Honor X9b 5G
Honor X9b made headlines globally with its revolutionary Ultra-Bounce 360° anti-drop display technology, massive 5800mAh battery lasting up to 3 days, 108MP camera, and 1.5K curved AMOLED screen.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh