Honor X40 vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 49/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Honor X40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 50
Portability 77
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Honor X40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
  • Lighter: 168g vs 172g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 2 points higher (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Honor X40 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

Honor X40: The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 Sony Xperia 5 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1119714
Geekbench Single 905 1488
Geekbench Multi 2003 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Honor X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 +47.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Honor X40 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Honor X40 (63/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (50/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Honor X40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Honor X40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.