Sony Xperia 5 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 207g).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Performance 54
Display 89
Camera 20
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 207g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3140 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 5: The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 824513 3119308
Geekbench Single 968 3041
Geekbench Multi 2731 9494
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3140 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 164 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +73.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (78/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (73/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.