Honor Magic V vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 288g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor Magic V by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Honor Magic V by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.