Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 67/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 12 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,781,240 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X90 Pro has the stronger camera (136 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 12MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1781240 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 1745 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4351 vs 4188
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 5 points higher (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X90 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 30.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.