Sony Xperia 10 II vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 II has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 173g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 II — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 II
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 1
Design 100
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 10 II better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 173g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 II 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (30/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Sony Xperia 10 II: The Sony Xperia 10 II 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 10 II Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.0" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 151 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
6
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (37/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (30/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100).

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 10 II or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 II — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 10 II has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 II over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.