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).
Sony Xperia 1 V
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 187g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 30/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $401. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $401.
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).
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.