Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 211g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (66/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (74/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.