Honor Magic V vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 288g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic V by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.