Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 194g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1242193
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.