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 (3,150,555 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 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

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: 3150555 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3140 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).

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 3150555
Geekbench Single 968 3013
Geekbench Multi 2731 9287
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/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP 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 +73.8%
3150555 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 73.8% 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.