Honor Magic V5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 222g
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Honor Magic V5 scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.