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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-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 (3,150,555 vs 1,774,668); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 207g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1774668 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 17 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 67/100, 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 (91/100 vs 76/100).
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.