Honor Magic7 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,774,668); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic7 Pro has the stronger camera (148 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.