Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 20/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 95
Value for money 85
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 164g vs 173g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 6 points higher (26/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads (85/100 vs 55/100). 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 VI (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 55/100).

Sony Xperia 10 VI: The Sony Xperia 10 VI is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 VI Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 164 g 173 g
Price $365
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
  • 6.1" 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 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 10 VI
$365
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
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 VI (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VI by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 10 VI is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.