Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 45/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 597,974); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 22 points higher (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 51.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (84/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.