Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 8/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Sony Xperia 1
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Lighter: 173g vs 178g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 18 points higher (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (37/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.