Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.