Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 8/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 216g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 67 points higher (75/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 891237 3815522
Geekbench Single 968 3228
Geekbench Multi 2731 9553
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 216 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100
891237 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +76.6%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 1 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (63/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (77/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.