Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1295 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1295
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Vivo iQOO 16 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.