Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers exceptional value at $899, featuring a larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1800 nits brightness and quad 50MP cameras with versatile optical zoom capabilities. Its 5100mAh battery supports impressive 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Sony Xperia 1 VI commands premium positioning at $1399 with the newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 2100-nit display, and professional-grade camera system including continuous 85-170mm optical zoom with Exmor T sensor technology. Xperia 1 VI offers Android 14, lighter build (192g), and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, but charges slower at 30W. For photography enthusiasts and professionals valuing compact design and cutting-edge performance, Xperia 1 VI justifies its price premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking larger displays, faster charging, and quad-camera versatility should choose Magic 5 Pro, which delivers flagship capabilities at mid-range pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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