Infinix S5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 23/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 41 points higher (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Infinix S5 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (81/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (80/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (39/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 41 points (64/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.