Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-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 242g).
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- 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 242g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (62/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | 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 | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (62/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.