Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1295 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-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 (4,704,310 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 216g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1295
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $796. Vivo iQOO 15T was $796 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.