Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,815,522); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3815522
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 200g vs 216g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $499 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.