Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 820,210); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.