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).

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 18
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 46
Design 38
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
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 (46/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/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
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
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
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 +2.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

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 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.