Infinix S5 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 65/100 vs 23/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 42 points higher (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (56/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Infinix S5 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (90/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (56/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (53/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 42 points (65/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.