Honor Magic9 Super vs Sony Xperia E5
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Sony Xperia E5
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 227g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Sony Xperia E5, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (81/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Sony Xperia E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MT6735 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 2300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1.5GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 147 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (91/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (81/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia E5 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Sony Xperia E5?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.