Honor Magic4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic4 Pro has the stronger camera (126 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).

The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic4 Pro

Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 62
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 IV

Performance 68
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 209g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Honor Magic4 Pro scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1294871 1320406
Geekbench Single 1662 1662
Geekbench Multi 4188 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 100W —
DXOMark (camera) 126 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 185 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 100W
66
battery

Sony Xperia 1 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
65/100 +1.9%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.