SpecIndexed
PhonesLaptopsTabletsGPUsBrandsCompareBlog
SpecIndexed

Site

  • Home
  • New Releases
  • Upcoming
  • UAE Prices
  • India Prices
  • Blog
  • About
  • Advertise

Categories

  • Smartphones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • GPUs
  • Smartwatches
  • Cameras
  • Headphones
  • Smart Home

Brands

  • Apple
  • Samsung
  • Google
  • OnePlus
  • Xiaomi
  • NVIDIA
  • AMD

Legal

  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Our Methodology
  • Editorial Team
  • Contact

Prices shown may include affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, SpecIndexed may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See affiliate disclosure.

© 2026 SpecIndexed. All rights reserved. Specs sourced from official manufacturer websites and GSMArena.

  1. Home
  2. /Compare
  3. /Xperia 5 VI vs iQOO 12 Pro

Xperia 5 VI vs iQOO 12 Pro

Share:
Sony Xperia 5 128GB

Sony Xperia 5 128GB

AED 2,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
vivo iQOO 12 Pro 512GB

vivo iQOO 12 Pro 512GB

AED 2,500

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

iQOO 12 Pro

Best Battery

iQOO 12 Pro

Our Verdict

Xperia 5 VI vs iQOO 12 Pro

The vivo iQOO 12 Pro wins on battery and charging with 5100mAh and 120W wired (18:30h active use) versus Sony’s 3140mAh and 18W wired (96h endurance rating), while Sony’s triple 12MP rear system with 5-axis OIS on all lenses outperforms the single 16MP main sensor. Buy the Sony Xperia 5 128GB if you prioritize professional-grade photography with 2x optical zoom, 5-axis stabilization on telephoto and ultrawide, and a 21:9 OLED display optimized for video. Buy the vivo iQOO 12 Pro 512GB if you need 144Hz LTPO AMOLED, 512GB storage, 5G with CDMA support, and 120W charging for full recharge in under 20 minutes. In UAE at AED 2999 vs AED 2500, the vivo iQOO 12 Pro is better because it offers 512GB storage and 120W charging for AED 499 less. In India at ₹79999 vs ₹72999, the vivo iQOO 12 Pro wins on value because it delivers triple the storage and 6.7x faster charging for ₹7000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Xperia 5 VI
iQOO 12 Pro
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, ulti-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF
Storage
128
512
Battery
3140 mAh mAh
5100 mAh mAh
Charging
18W wired, PD2.0
120W wired 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)
205 g or 210 g (7.23 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketXperia 5 VIiQOO 12 ProDifference
UAEAED 2,999AED 2,500iQOO 12 Pro saves AED 499
India₹ 79,999₹ 72,999iQOO 12 Pro saves ₹ 7,000

More Comparisons

Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
VS
S21 ProS21 Pro
Nova 14 Ultra 5GNova 14 Ultra 5G
VS
Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
VS
S20 ProS20 Pro
Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
VS
iQOO Neo9s Pro+iQOO Neo9s Pro+
ROG Phone 9 FEROG Phone 9 FE
VS
Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
Xperia 5 VIXperia 5 VI
VS
X200 ProX200 Pro