Sony Xperia 1 II vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 973,499); the Sony Xperia 1 II is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia 1 II
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 973499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 II | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 973499 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (92/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 II is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.