Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 954,090); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 203g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3281
- Lighter: 168g vs 203g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
The Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (56/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Both devices scored 51/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 III.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.