Honor Magic4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Honor Magic4 (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 Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 42/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); 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).
Honor Magic4
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 5 points higher (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $964 |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic4 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Honor Magic4 by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (42/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (49/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.