Honor Magic V6 vs Sony Xperia E5
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 22/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Sony Xperia E5
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 147g vs 236g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Honor Magic V6 scores 61 points higher (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (81/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia E5
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (83/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (81/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 61 points (83/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use.