Honor Magic V5 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1350
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Magic V5 scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 116.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Sony Xperia 1 III was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (74/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.