Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
A full spec-by-spec comparison of two 2026 Ultra Flagships phones sold in Australia. Last checked: 29 August 2026.
⚠️ Specs and AUD pricing are compiled from official brand newsrooms, Australian retailer/telco announcements and independent test coverage at the time of publishing, and can change without notice — always confirm current price and availability on the manufacturer's own site before buying.
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| Spec | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71" OLED, 1256×2808 (FHD+), 120Hz | 6.5" OLED, 1080×2340 (19.5:9), 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB (AU launch SKU) | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB (AU launch SKU) | 256GB / 1TB, microSDXC up to 2TB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide + 200MP periscope tele 3.7x (up to 100x digital) | 48MP main (OIS) + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP periscope tele ~2.9x (OIS) |
| Front camera | 50MP (f/2.0) | 12MP (f/2.0) |
| Battery | 7,100mAh, 100W wired, 80W wireless | 5000mAh, 30W wired, 15W wireless |
| OS at launch | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, 4 years major OS upgrades |
| Dimensions / weight | 161.15 × 75 × 8.32mm; 219g | 162 × 74 × 8.3mm; 200g |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |