Between the Xperia 10 VI and Xperia 5 V, the Xperia 10 VI comes out ahead in weight, while the Xperia 5 V wins on antutu and refresh rate. Overall, the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 5 V edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.5 vs 63.5), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are antutu, refresh rate, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, main camera, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xperia 5 V is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 18.00 g less. 164 vs 182.
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 173.21% more. 1530000 vs 560000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Front camera — 50.00% more. 12 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 13.10% more. 449 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 glead | 182 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.1 " | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 397 ppi | 449 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 800 nits | 1300 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
| microSD slot | true | true |
Operating System
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 10 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Xperia 10 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Xperia 10 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 10 VI is 18g lighter — 164g vs 182g.
Is Xperia 10 VI waterproof?+
Xperia 10 VI has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Xperia 10 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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