Sony Xperia E5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 216g).
Sony Xperia E5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 147g vs 216g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia E5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia E5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6735 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 147 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia E5
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In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia E5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia E5 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia E5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia E5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.