Honor Magic V vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 36/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 288g).
Honor Magic V
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1242193
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 288g
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 8 points higher (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (85/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (85/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Honor Magic V by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.