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 47/100 (a 35-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 (4,704,310 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 216g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- 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 (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 — 6/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (97/100 vs 59/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Vivo iQOO 15T was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (97/100 vs 59/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
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 47/100, 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 (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.