Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 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 971,424); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2577
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 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 Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 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 Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.