Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo X50 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 6:14 PM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:04 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.56"
AMOLED

1080x2376

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4350
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) Compare Vivo X50 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+6.56"8% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 32MP + 13MP + 13MP200% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.31" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.7" inches
+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+44W47% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	30W
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)12% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2376 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
398 PPI	vs	+449 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4350 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

120Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Other model names	vivo X50 Pro Plus V2011A (256GB + 8GB RAM)	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0
Country or region available	China	China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Brand	Vivo	Sony
Release date	7/11/2020	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 158.5 millimeters (2.87 x 6.24 in)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.56" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2376 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 32MP telephoto f/2.150mm1/2.8"0.8µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP periscope telephoto f/3.0135mm1/3.1"1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm1/3.4"1.0µm	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4350 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	44W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Brown • Funtouch 10.5 • 32-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo X50 Pro+ (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered