Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 15/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 13
Battery 36
Design 98
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 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 161g vs 173g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (98/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 11 points higher (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). 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 IV (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Sony Xperia 10 IV: The Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 IV Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.0" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 161 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • 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 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
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 IV (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (37/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (98/100 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 IV or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).

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

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