Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $949 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 216g).
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 163g vs 216g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $949
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $499 |
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Vivo iQOO 15T was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (65/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.