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 Sony Xperia 10 VI leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (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 Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 164g vs 173g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 930
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Sony Xperia 10 VI scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Sony Xperia 10 VI (66/100 vs 38/100).