Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $949 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $949
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Vivo iQOO 16 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.