Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 36/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 515,647); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).

The Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1794
  • Lighter: 168g vs 186g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 15 points higher (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 III Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1119714 515647
Geekbench Single 1488 688
Geekbench Multi 3373 1794
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2520 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 12 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 168 g 186 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo Y53t 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -117.1%
515647 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 117.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.