Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Lighter: 168g vs 198g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on camera score (20/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.