Honor Magic4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,290,942); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Honor Magic4 Pro by just 1 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 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1290942 2096581
Geekbench Single 1675 2205
Geekbench Multi 4453 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 126
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 192 g
Price $964
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
47/100 +38.4%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (42/100 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (60/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

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

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

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.

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

The Honor Magic4 Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.