Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $499. 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 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $499
- 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 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). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | $450 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 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
- 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
- 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 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Sony Xperia 10 III was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (65/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III 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 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 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.