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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X200 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 52/100, Vivo X200 Ultra — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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) | 800 nits | 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 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $406. Vivo X200 Ultra was $406 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.