Honor Magic V vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 36/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,290,942); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 288g).
Honor Magic V
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 288g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 7 points higher (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 5311 | |
| 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 187 g | |
| Price | — | $900 |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Honor Magic V by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (58/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (66/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V edges out the Honor Magic V by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.