Honor Magic4 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor Magic4 by 1.9% 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.