Nokia G50 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 220g).
Nokia G50
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1597
- Lighter: 172g vs 220g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 24 points higher (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (74/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nokia G50 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Nokia G50 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (68/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.