Honor Magic9 Super vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (74/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 245.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (74/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.