Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 954,090); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3281
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 302.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.