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 Honor Magic4 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-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 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better camera (62/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Honor Magic4 Pro scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 39/100). 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 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 6511 | |
| 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 | 100W | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 100W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (62/100 vs 39/100).
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 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 3 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 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
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 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.