Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 10 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Sony Xperia 10 Plus was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.