Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 57/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3000
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.