Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 206g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (74/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 33.6% 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 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (74/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.