Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 IV Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 185 g 173 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.