Sony Xperia 5 V vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,519,456); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 182g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (84/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1519456 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (94/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (84/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.