Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $599 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (94/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.