Honor Magic V5 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-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 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 222g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Honor Magic V5 scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 119 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- 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 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 114.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (89/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.