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 — 46/100 vs 44/100 (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 1,290,942); 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).
Honor Magic4 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1290942
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Honor Magic4 Pro scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $1000 |
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 (46/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
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 everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.