Honor Magic V5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,663,720); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $1500
- Better camera (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 200g vs 222g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Honor Magic V5 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic V5 by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Honor Magic V5 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.