Motorola Moto G Fast vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 25/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 189g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 42 points higher (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Fast | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (68/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (56/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.