HONOR X70 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
28.9Performance55.2
78.1Display51.4
29Camera55.8
81.6Battery49.1
86.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — HONOR X70 Pro Max6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X70 Pro Max scores 55.1 against 55.2 for Sony Xperia 1 VI. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Sony Xperia 1 VI edges ahead in camera and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X70 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 222% higher Peak brightness: 6,000 nits vs 1,862 nits
- 200% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 427 ppi+8% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits+222% | 1,862 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Enhanced | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,560 mAh+71% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W+200% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (MagicOS 10) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X70 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |