Sony Xperia 1 V vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 26/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • 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 48MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 187g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 17 points higher (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V 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 V Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1761879
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 44W
Main camera 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 187 g 173 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 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 V
  • 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 V
$900
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (83/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

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

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