Sony Xperia 1 V vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $900 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 216g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $900

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (75/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1761879 3815522
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 187 g 216 g
Price $900 $499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100
1761879 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +53.8%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $401. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $401.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (63/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (75/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.