Honor 9S vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 5 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 182g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Honor 9S by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.