Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Sony Xperia 1
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better display (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
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In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.