Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.