Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 971,424); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2577
- Lighter: 168g vs 175g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.