Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 217g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (72/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (79/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.