Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X200 Pro
The Verdict
Sony's Xperia 5 IV offers a refined compact flagship experience with its 6.1-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and balanced camera system featuring a useful 2.5x telephoto. The 5000 mAh battery with 30W charging provides solid daily performance. Vivo's X200 Pro dominates on paper with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen reaching 4500 nits (versus Sony's 1000 nits), superior MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, and vastly more ambitious camera hardware: a 200 MP periscope zoom, 50 MP main sensor, and 32 MP selfie camera. Battery capacity jumps to 6000 mAh with 90W charging. The X200 Pro weighs 228g versus 172g, noticeably heavier. Practically speaking, the Vivo delivers better value at $899 with newer Android 15, Wi-Fi 7, and significantly more capable imaging hardware including that remarkable 3.7x periscope zoom. However, the Sony appeals to users prioritizing compact size, lighter weight, and proven brand support in Western markets. The Vivo's display brightness advantage and processing power make it objectively the stronger all-around performer for mainstream users seeking flagship specs at a lower price point.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Vivo X200 Pro if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with ZEISS optics produces stunning zoom photos
- →Massive 6000 mAh battery is best-in-class for a flagship
- →4500-nit peak brightness is the highest of any phone in 2024
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Vivo X200 Pro
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with ZEISS optics produces stunning zoom photos
- Massive 6000 mAh battery is best-in-class for a flagship
- 4500-nit peak brightness is the highest of any phone in 2024
- IP69 rating means it withstands high-pressure water jets
- Dimensity 9400 matches Snapdragon 8 Elite in performance
Cons
- Heavy at 228 g and thick at 9 mm
- Limited availability in North American markets
- Funtouch OS is less polished than One UI or iOS
- Expensive at $899 with fierce competition from Samsung and Xiaomi
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 228 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dimensions | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm | 164.1 x 75.1 x 9.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.57, OIS (VCS True Color sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom | 200 MP, f/2.67, 3.7x periscope zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 119-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 30W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Immortalis-G925 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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