Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo S60 Vitality

The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S60 Vitality (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; launch prices were $1295 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 Vitality has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,099,769).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Vivo S60 Vitality by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 52

Vivo S60 Vitality

Performance 60
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 70
Portability 64
Value for money 54

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1099769
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1089
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3276

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo S60 Vitality better?

  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 197g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1295

  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo S60 Vitality, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads (70/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo S60 Vitality — 54/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S60 Vitality: The Vivo S60 Vitality is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VII Vivo S60 Vitality
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7500
AnTuTu 2994112 1099769
Geekbench Single 3094 1089
Geekbench Multi 9293 3276
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 5000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm
Weight 197 g 196 g
Launch price $1295 $399

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo S60 Vitality, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
2994112 AnTuTu
Vivo S60 Vitality MediaTek Dimensity 7500
63/100 -172.2%
1099769 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo S60 Vitality by 172.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 VII

$1295

Vivo S60 Vitality

$399

Launch price difference: $896. Vivo S60 Vitality was $896 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Vivo S60 Vitality (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Vivo S60 Vitality by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo S60 Vitality?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S60 Vitality — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo S60 Vitality?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo S60 Vitality?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S60 Vitality is a better fit for active users.