Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 47/100 vs 36/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 592,015).

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 72
Value for money 41
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 182g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2003

  • Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 11 points higher (47/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Honor X9a (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Honor X9a (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 41/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 592015 1519456
Geekbench Single 905 2004
Geekbench Multi 2003 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 175 g 182 g
Price $350 $999
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
47/100 +61.0%
1519456 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 V leads Honor X9a by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Sony Xperia 5 V
$999

Price difference: $649. Honor X9a is cheaper by $649.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Honor X9a (26/100 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 5 V notably outperforms the Honor X9a (56/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.