Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 593,307); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 47
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2299
  • Lighter: 168g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).

Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 III Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 1119714 593307
Geekbench Single 1488 915
Geekbench Multi 3373 2299
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
NFC yes no
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 168 g 194 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 Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo Y77 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo Y77 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 930
45/100 -88.7%
593307 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Vivo Y77 (China) by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (63/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (76/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Vivo Y77 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.