Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Sony Xperia 5
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 197g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony Xperia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 197g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Sony Xperia 5 by 263.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (54/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.