Honor Magic V5 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1259 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 44/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $1000 vs $1259
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Honor Magic V5 scores 24 points higher (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (41/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $1000 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 101.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $259. Sony Xperia 1 IV is cheaper by $259.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (63/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (65/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (68/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (41/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 24 points (68/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.