Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III Lite better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 216g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (65/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.