Poco F5 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers exceptional value with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, capable Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, and versatile 64MP main camera with OIS at just $349. Sony Xperia 5 IV commands triple the price with a more compact 6.1-inch OLED screen, flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, and superior 4K@120fps video recording plus optical zoom. While Sony's premium build quality (Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 rating) and faster charging options justify its positioning, the Poco F5 offers remarkably similar real-world performance and battery life for a fraction of the cost. Sony edges out in video capabilities and durability, but Poco's larger display and aggressive pricing make it the smarter choice for most users seeking flagship-level features without flagship pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
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 | Poco F5 | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 172 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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