Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 216g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.