Honor Magic V vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the Honor Magic V is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Honor Magic V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 168g vs 288g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Honor Magic V scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (79/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1290942 895533
Geekbench Single 1675 1015
Geekbench Multi 4453 2920
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1984x2272 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 15
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 288 g 168 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
36/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -44.2%
895533 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (18/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII (58/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (90/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor Magic V edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.