Honor X9c 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Honor X9c 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…

Honor

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

8categories won

4 categories tied · 18 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 X9c 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor X9c 5G takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VIII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9c 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHonor X9c 5G

Honor X9c 5G wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 66W fast charging.

🎮 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.

🏷️ ValueHonor X9c 5G

Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 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 X9c 5G vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.78"	6.5"
Resolution	1224 x 2700Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	437 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	4000 nitsWinner	2800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	585,000	—
Geekbench multi	2780	—
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	5 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	16 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	66 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	189 g	192 g
Thickness	7.98 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP65M (360-degree water resistance)	IP68
Build	Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor X9c 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Honor X9c 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$329Winner	$1,449

Honor X9c 5G

Dubbed the 'Ultra-Tough' champion, the Honor X9c 5G is engineered with a revolutionary 3-layer anti-drop matrix certified to survive 2-meter impacts onto marble, 360-degree IP65M water resistance, extreme temperature resistance (-30°C to 55°C), and a colossal 6,600mAh battery.

Display: 6.78"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Main camera: 108MP
Battery: 6,600mAh

Full Honor X9c 5G 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 →