Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $964 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 40
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $964

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (84/100 vs 40/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 VI Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2096581 3740528
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 215 g
Price $964 $599
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +43.9%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $365. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $365.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (85/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (84/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.