Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Sony Xperia E5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Sony Xperia E5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 155g
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (100/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (100/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.