Motorola Moto G55 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 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 48/100 (a 19-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 668,462).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2321
- Lighter: 172g vs 179g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Moto G55 by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (68/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G55 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.