Sony Xperia 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 194g).
Sony Xperia 5
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Lighter: 164g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (34/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (95/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.