Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. 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 750,481); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 173g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.