Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.