Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 186g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.