Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1295 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-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 (3,758,268 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2994112
- 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 at launch: $599 vs $1295
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $696. Vivo iQOO 15 was $696 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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.