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Reviewers rate the Honor Magic 8 Pro clearly higher: 79 against 70 for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII.
Reviewers agree · 9 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a bright, long-lasting flagship with long software support and strong telephoto zoom. Trade-offs include cluttered software, a bulky camera module, and low-light or processing issues, with the price and regional availability also limiting.
Some disagreement · 5 reviews
Suits Sony fans who want a distinctive design, a headphone jack, microSD storage and strong camera hardware. The main trade-offs are weak battery life, slow 30W charging, uneven performance and a high price.
| Measure | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 79 | 70 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Honor Magic 8 Pro higher.
| Spec | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2026 | June 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,500 | $1,599 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,100 | £1,399 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,299 | €1,499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.5″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 6,270 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 30 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Base storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | — | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.