Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 216g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 168g vs 216g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 63/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, 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 III (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 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 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 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 III
- 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 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (65/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 III 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.