Sony Xperia 1 V vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,761,879).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1761879
- Lighter: 182g vs 187g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 V | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1761879 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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 | |
| Main camera | 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.