Sony Xperia 5 V vs Sony Xperia XZ
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 66/100 vs 24/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 182g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Sony Xperia XZ
- Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 182g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Sony Xperia XZ, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 42 points higher (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Sony Xperia XZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Sony Xperia XZ, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Sony Xperia XZ by 355.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (74/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (56/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 42 points (66/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia XZ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (74/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Sony Xperia XZ?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia XZ is a better fit for everyday use.