Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 5
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3140); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 5
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 185g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Sony Xperia 5 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.