Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| 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 11 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 13 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (73/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.