Sony Xperia 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 9/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 188g).
Sony Xperia 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 164g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 21 points higher (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (27/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 65/100).
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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 21 points (30/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.