Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 954,090); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3281
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.