Honor X40 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Honor X40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 44
Design 85
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes Honor X40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 185g

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2003

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor X40 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Honor X40: The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 592015 1320406
Geekbench Single 905 1675
Geekbench Multi 2003 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 185 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Honor X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
31/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 +55.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Honor X40 by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Honor X40 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (56/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (85/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Honor X40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.