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 (1,135,878 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Sony Xperia 5 III
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: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Higher performance (64/100 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 (64/100 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 (64/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| 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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Honor X40 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Honor X40 (64/100 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 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.