Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $799 |
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Sony Xperia 10 III was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (92/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.