Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,781,240); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 214g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (58/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo X90 Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (58/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.