Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V3 is faster in AnTuTu (2,388,314 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V3 has the stronger camera (137 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2388314 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 226g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Honor Magic V3 scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V3 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.