Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 66/100. Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 1,320,406).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 69/100)
The Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 V received the same MobileRank rating — 66/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
Both devices scored 66/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 V.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (74/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.