Honor Magic4 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic4 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic4 Pro has the stronger camera (126 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 209g).

The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 36
Design 85
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1242193
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 172g vs 209g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Honor Magic4 Pro scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1242193
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
DXOMark (camera) 126 119
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 172 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -3.9%
1242193 AnTuTu

Honor Magic4 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 IV
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.