Sony Xperia 1 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 891,237).
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Better display (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 178g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | — | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Sony Xperia 1 by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (100/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.