Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 750,481); the Sony Xperia 1 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 179.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (81/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.