Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 24/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 12 MP vs 19 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 333,877).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony Xperia XZs
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 19MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 161g vs 172g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Sony Xperia XZs, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 43 points higher (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Sony Xperia XZs, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Sony Xperia XZs by 272.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (68/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (56/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia XZs is a better fit for everyday use.