Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 197g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 131.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.