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 (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- 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 (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
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 (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 14/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; 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 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 13 was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
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).
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 (92/100 vs 63/100).
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.