Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 907,140).

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S20+

Performance 58
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money 22

Sony Xperia 5 V

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?


  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 907140
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S20+ Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 907140 1774668
Geekbench Single 1222 2004
Geekbench Multi 3060 5311
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.1" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 15W —
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 13
NFC — yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions — 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 182 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20+

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
42
camera

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S20+

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Exynos 990
56/100
907140 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +48.9%
1774668 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 V leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S20+

$1199

Sony Xperia 5 V

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (76/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.