Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,755,232 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 214g).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo X90 Pro
- Better main camera: 12MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 214g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1755232 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1745 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4351 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (76/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X90 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 36.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X90 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (43/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (77/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (76/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.