Sony Xperia 5 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3140); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Sony Xperia 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Performance 54
Display 89
Camera 20
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 211g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3140 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia 5: The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1119714
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3140 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 12 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 164 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +26.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Sony Xperia 5 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (35/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (79/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Sony Xperia 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.