Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads — 68/100 vs 65/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro scores 3 points higher (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 68/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.