OPPO Find X6 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Verdict
OPPO's Find X6 Pro significantly outpaces Sony's Xperia 5 IV across critical smartphone dimensions. Flagship imaging prowess comes via OPPO's 50MP quad camera setup with a 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor, 2.8x optical zoom, and Dolby Vision HDR video recording. Sony relies on dated 12MP sensors lacking computational photography benefits of newer hardware. Display excellence favors OPPO with a larger 6.82-inch LTPO3 AMOLED screen delivering 2500 nits brightness versus Xperia's 6.1-inch 1000-nit OLED panel. Performance gaps emerge through Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 versus Gen 1 chipsets, paired with up to 16GB RAM on OPPO against Xperia's 8GB maximum. Charging disparity proves substantial: 100W SUPERVOOC and 50W wireless on OPPO dwarfs Sony's 30W wired and 15W wireless speeds. Both offer IP68 protection and 5000mAh batteries. Sony's lighter 172g build and compact 6.1-inch form factor appeal to those prioritizing portability. However, OPPO's comprehensive advantage in camera hardware, display technology, processor generation, and charging infrastructure justifies the modest $100 premium. OPPO Find X6 Pro emerges as the superior choice for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Find X6 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- →100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 IV if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- →5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- →3.5mm headphone jack
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OPPO Find X6 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
- Hasselblad collaboration delivers excellent color science
- Premium build with vegan leather or ceramic options
Cons
- Heavy at 218 g and thick at 9.1 mm
- ColorOS is heavily skinned with some bloatware
- Limited availability outside China for some variants
- 2.8x telephoto zoom is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- Expensive at $899+ without strong brand recognition globally
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- 5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless charging added (absent on 5 III)
- Excellent manual camera controls
Cons
- 12 MP cameras feel dated in 2022
- Slow 30W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal issues
- Niche appeal limits accessories and cases
- Auto camera mode behind iPhone and Pixel
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Find X6 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 172 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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