Sony Xperia 5 V vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 207g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 182g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $650 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $999 | $650 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 13 is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (92/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 V — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.