Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,294,871); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate has the stronger camera (147 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 242g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100).
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 5 V significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.