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.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.