Head to head

Honor X9e Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Honor X9e Pro still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 439,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Honor X9e Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Honor X9e Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X9e Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 315,000 less.
  • Honor X9e Pro packs a 6,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Honor X9e Pro charges 35W faster.
  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Honor X9e Pro has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Honor X9e Pro if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X9e Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 439,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 May 13, 2026.
Dimensions 162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight 203 g 197g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust/water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.5 Inches
Resolution 1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels) Better 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 812 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 MagicOS 10 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo) 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSDXC (up to 2TB)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash Better 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p Better 12MP Selfie Camera HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 4K Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh Better Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging Better 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G). Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass. Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Pakistan?

Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII at PKR 439,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 315,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor X9e Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Honor X9e Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9e Pro uses a 108 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Sony Xperia 1 VIII, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 1 VIII a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.