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 (3,815,522 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
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: 3815522 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite: The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Snapdragon 690 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 499040 3815522
Geekbench Single 780 3228
Geekbench Multi 1897 9553
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Snapdragon 690
39/100
499040 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.