Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo X200 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1295 and $889. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $889 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo X200 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 3092340 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 10095 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 167 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $889 |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo X200 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $406. Vivo X200 Ultra was $406 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (93/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra 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 X200 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X200 Ultra — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo X200 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.