Honor Magic4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,290,942).
Honor Magic4
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic4 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Honor Magic4 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.