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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 67/100. 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 (1,294,871 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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 67/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic4 Pro

Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 62
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1242193
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 172g vs 209g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

The Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV received the same MobileRank rating — 67/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (74/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1294871 1242193
Geekbench Single 1662 1662
Geekbench Multi 4188 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless 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
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • Main: 12MP 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
85
display

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic4 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 100W
66
battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
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
67/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 -4.2%
1242193 AnTuTu

Honor Magic4 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (74/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

Both devices scored 67/100. They are identical on performance — 68/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

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 active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.